tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972369.post3968179725659865748..comments2008-10-03T09:45:22.217-04:00DaveMMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07041572346418907290davemmr@optonline.netBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972369.post-58937623062584251302008-10-03T09:45:00.000-04:002008-10-03T09:45:00.000-04:00<B>Limitations of Screening Mammography</B><BR/><BR/>An eminent radiologist, Leonard Berlin MD says we have failed to disclose the limitations of screening mammography, namely that mammography will miss 30-70% of breast cancers, and leads to over diagnosis and over treatment. <BR/><BR/>Dr. Berlin says disclosures of these limitations should be mandated, just like the cigarette and drug warnings that appear on their ads. <BR/><BR/>Dr. Berlin also points out that 57% of the American women believe that mammograms prevent breast cancer, a misleading message from Breast Awareness Month. <BR/><BR/>Mammograms are designed to detect cancer, not prevent it. Thinking that a mammogram can prevent breast cancer is like thinking that checking your house annually for broken windows prevents robberies. <BR/><BR/>To read more: <A HREF="http://jeffreydach.com/2007/11/04/the-untold-message-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month.aspx" REL="nofollow">The Untold Message of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Jeffrey Dach MD</A><BR/><BR/>Jeffrey Dach MD<BR/>4700 Sheridan Suite T<BR/>Hollywood Fl 33021<BR/>954 983 1443<BR/><A HREF="http://www.drdach.com" REL="nofollow">Web Site</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.jeffreydach.com" REL="nofollow">Blog</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.naturalmedicine101.com" REL="nofollow">Natural Medicine 101</A>Jeffrey Dach MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888909720337162019noreply@blogger.com