Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis Common Among Older Women
This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 54,635 women aged 70 and older to estimate breast cancer overdiagnosis associated with screening mammography. Findings revealed that overdiagnosis rates increased with age: 31% for ages 70–74, 47% for 75–84, and 54% for 85 and older. The study utilized Medicare claims linked to
June 26, 2025
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