Most women lack awareness of the costs of routine mammogram screening in their 40s, including false-positive results, unnecessary biopsies, anxiety, and overtreatment. Educating them can lead to more informed decisions and personalized screening plans.
Research showed that after learning about the benefits and harms of mammography, the percentage of women willing to wait until age 50 for screening more than doubled. This indicates the effectiveness of providing comprehensive information.
Despite being surprised by the downsides of mammograms, women still expressed interest in getting tested at some point. This highlights the importance of balancing the promotion of benefits with transparent discussion around potential harms.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]