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Study Shows Ultrasound Screening, Mammograms Needed to Detect Some Breast Cancers

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Doctors say mammography is the best way to find breast cancer before it gets a chance to spread.  But mammograms can miss some cancers, especially for women with dense breast tissue. Now, a new study shows for these women, combining a mammogram with a screening ultrasound increases the chances of finding cancer early and saving lives. VOA's Carol Pearson has more.

Some video courtesy of the Journal Of The American Medical Association

 

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