I am deeply concerned about the recently published article by Dr. Archie Bleyer regarding
screening mammography and the question of overdiagnosis (
1
). Dr. Bleyer offers a review of the literature and update of his prior work, but he
has not updated his puzzling approach and conclusions. My concerns are many, and I
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References
- Screening mammography: update and review of publications since our report in the New England Journal of Medicine on the magnitude of the problem in the United States.Acad Radiol. 2015; 22: 949-960
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Published online: October 27, 2015
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