tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post7183576635564654148..comments2024-01-05T05:58:19.437-08:00Comments on Medical Quack: Dr. Oz Speaks about Mammograms and Breast ExaminationsMedical Quackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443589277651479846noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post-59808590647285681552010-08-30T18:40:45.107-07:002010-08-30T18:40:45.107-07:00I think a major reason for the heated response to ...I think a major reason for the heated response to the screening guidelines is actually related to the economics of the situation. A lot of money will not be collected for mammograms! The age of 40 at which to start getting mammograms was disputed from the very beginning, for reasons the task force has confirmed. Women should investigate the benefit of breast thermography, to which they may self refer. Thermography can show changes that won't be seen by mammograms for years. Rarely covered by insurance, but they could be ... priceless.Lynn Fraley, RN, MN, DrPHhttp://www.lynnfraley.comnoreply@blogger.com