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Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Crouse Tomosynthesis system to be ready for patients by early March

Monday, January 21, 2013  For most women the golden standard for breast cancer detection is mammography. A new New York State law has made it a requirement for any mammography providers to inform their patients if they have dense breast tissue.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  If they find cancer, they'll treat it for free

Monday, March 05, 2012  Breast cancer can sometimes be difficult to spot, especially in women with dense breast tissue, which is about 40 percent of the population; but, a new piece of technology may change that.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  Local health care providers are weighing in on whether or not mammograms are effective in reducing the breast cancer mortality rate.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Mammograms don't help women over 50 as much as has been believed, new research suggests.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  Monday, the United States Preventative Task Force released new guidelines.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  A government task force said Monday that most women don't need mammograms in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50.

Monday, November 16, 2009  "The benefits are less and the harms are greater when screening starts in the 40s," said Dr. Diana Petitti, vice chair of the panel.