In fact, most breast cancers are found in women with no history of breast cancer in their families.
For right now, most doctors, hospitals, breast cancer authorities and even Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius all say that the older recommendations are the ones that should continue to be followed. And USA Today had an article this morning in which they interviewed many of the biggest insurance companies, who said that (at least for now) annual mammograms will still be covered for women in their 40s. A link to the update:
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In fact, most breast cancers are found in women with no history of breast cancer in their families.
For right now, most doctors, hospitals, breast cancer authorities and even Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius all say that the older recommendations are the ones that should continue to be followed. And USA Today had an article this morning in which they interviewed many of the biggest insurance companies, who said that (at least for now) annual mammograms will still be covered for women in their 40s. A link to the update:
https://www.empowher.com/news/herarticle/2009/11/19/will-your-insurance-company-still-cover-annual-mammograms-age-40-so-far-m
November 19, 2009 - 9:13amThis Comment
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