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Strong Reaction to New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Nov 17, 2009 at 11:07 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 18, 2009 at 3:12 PM EDT

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New breast cancer screening guidelines issued by a government task force has prompted strong reaction. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is suggesting routine mammograms for women beginning at age 50 instead of 40. Dr. Christopher Perkins of Fresno's California Oncology says, now more than ever, women of all ages need to stay in close contact with their doctors.
Stefani Booroojian reports.

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Wednesday, Nov 18 at 7:10 PM jean wrote ...

Do you really think health care isn't rationed now? Have you ever tried to get anything extra from a managed care company?

Wednesday, Nov 18 at 4:14 PM Jon Brent wrote ...

Just to clarify...the US Preventative Services Task Force is an independent panel of primary care and preventative professionals. That being said...my wife is a breast cancer survivor from this last year...and I can't imagine what the outcome would have been if she were to accept these new guidlines.

Wednesday, Nov 18 at 3:43 PM Joanie wrote ...

My aunt was recently diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer, she is only 41. Looks like she would have had Stage IV or worse be dead if this new healthcare would've already been in effect. Obama is the worst thing that has ever happened to this country. God Bless Us All!

Wednesday, Nov 18 at 12:31 AM MG wrote ...

This is the beginning of what government healthcare will look like. How many women have we all known that have been stricken with this disease well before their 50th birthday? This rationing of care will only get worse once Obama and Pelosi gain control over healthcare. Of course, the dirty little secret is that neither of them will be subject to the plan they impose on the rest of us!

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