What is the risk-benefit ratio of the cancers picked up by mammograms and the cancers caused by mammograms?

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We’re halfway through my 14-part series on mammograms. If you missed any previous videos, here they are:
• 9 out of 10 Women Misinformed about Mammograms (([ Ссылка ])
• Mammogram Recommendations - Why the Conflicting Guidelines ([ Ссылка ])
• Should Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40? ([ Ссылка ])
• Do Mammograms Save Lives? ([ Ссылка ])
• Consequences of False-Positive Mammogram Results ([ Ссылка ])
• Do Mammograms Hurt? ([ Ссылка ])

The greatest radiation risk from mammograms is the exposure to radiation treatments for overdiagnosed pseudodisease. I explore that more in my next video. Stay tuned for:
• Understanding the Mammogram Paradox ([ Ссылка ])
• Overtreatment of Stage 0 Breast Cancer DCIS ([ Ссылка ])
• Women Deserve to Know the Truth About Mammograms ([ Ссылка ])
• Breast Cancer and the 5-Year Survival Rate Myth ([ Ссылка ])
• Why Mammograms Don’t Appear to Save Lives ([ Ссылка ])
• Why Patients Aren’t Informed About Mammograms ([ Ссылка ])
• The Pros and Cons of Mammograms ([ Ссылка ])

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