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moter goose | 13:50 Sat 16th Jun 2007 | Health & Fitness
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why are mammograms only offered to over 50's?
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Because generally speaking breast tissue is much denser in under 50s, making mammograms less effective.

There is risk attached to exposing women to radiation, and the earlier screening is started the more radiation they will be exposed to.

And cost factors too, of course.
14:54 Sat 16th Jun 2007
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thanx
15:24 Sat 16th Jun 2007
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and there is a higher incidence of breast cancer in the over 50's.

Ethel, i think you and me could start up our own surgery - what do you think?
15:29 Sat 16th Jun 2007
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Called Ethand Ron?

:)
15:37 Sat 16th Jun 2007

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