CU Cancer Center

Study Argues Women Can Handle the Nuanced Pros and Cons of Mammograms

Written by National Public Radio (NPR) | July 17, 2024

CU Cancer Center member Laura Scherer, PhD, led a study revealing that when women in their 40s were informed about the pros and cons of mammograms, more chose to delay screening until age 50. This finding underscores the importance of educating women about both the benefits and potential harms of mammography to enable informed decision-making.