Breast Cancer Screening Causes More Damage than Previously Thought

Around 4,000 women have unnecessary treatment for a disease that will never threaten their health, though tests should continue
Sarah Boseley, health editor
The Guardian, Monday 29 October 2012

Around 1,300 lives are saved by mammography, but many women have unnecessary breast cancer treatment. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA
Breast cancer screening causes more harm than has previously been recognised, even [...]

Suzanne Somers Admits She Has a Controversial Viewpoint on Mammograms

Suzanne Somers Discusses Mammogram Alternatives
Suzanne Somers admits she has a controversial viewpoint on mammograms. Watch as she explains the risks she sees behind mammograms and offers her alternatives to breast cancer screenings.

Dense breasts may need more screening

United Press International
11-01-11
Women with dense or non-fatty breast tissue may need additional breast cancer screening, a U.S. researcher says.
Dr. Roshni Rao, assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, said one woman’s personal battle with breast cancer was the inspiration for Henda’s Law — a Texas law named for [...]

Dr. Mercola – Breast Thermography

Alternative to Mammograms

Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Record
Alternative to mammograms
In view of the recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations concerning new guidelines for having mammograms, some vital information for women needs to be presented. The new guidelines are for the general population, not those at high risk of breast cancer because of family history or gene [...]

Thermography Video from Fox 10

FOX 10’s Laura Sambol introduces us to Digital Thermography, but we do want to let you know, that there are some medical images that may not be for everyone in the family.