Email this Webcast Support Files Press Release   (.htm)    Transcript   (.pdf)    Related Links HHS - Screening for Breast Cancer "Mammography Review Shatters the Status Quo" (Washington Post, 2/17/02) American Cancer Society The National Women's Health Information Center MEDLINEplus - Mammography "HHS Affirms Value of Mammography For Detecting Breast Cancer" NCI Statement on Mammography Screening Secretary Thompson Addresses the Value of Mammography  2/21/2002 Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. View HealthCast View HealthCast HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announces an updated recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that calls for screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination, every one to two years for women ages 40 and over. This recommendation affirms HHS' existing position on the value of mammography. Sign up for email alerts and stay informed about upcoming HealthCasts, and the latest health policy issues, news, and events. Not sure if your computer is set up to view a HealthCast? For technical support on this or other issues: Consult our Frequently Asked Questions or How to View. Contact us by email with any comments, problems, suggestions. Call the kaisernetwork.org Help Desk at 202-347-5270. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... About Us     Privacy Policy      Help      Site Map