Public officials narrow focus of breast checks

[omae mona]

Breast checks end for 30-something women
Mainichi Interactive, March 14, 2004

Public health centers will be urged to end breast cancer examinations of women in their 30s, according to a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare panel.
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Nearly all Japan's municipalities offer breast cancer checks to women in their 30s, but only about half conduct the tests with mammograms, leaving most to be carried out by feeling.

I couldn't help noticing they haven't cancelled breast checks for women in their 20s...

[Frost]

I give free breast exams to woman of all legal ages.

[GomiGirl]

Breast cancer rates among women in their 30s are extremely lower and have been declining in recent years. Breast cancer checks have proved almost useless in detecting the disease among younger women, so the panel decided it would be pointless to urge their continuation.

But also that mammograms are useless on perky breast tissue (ie before mid 40's when gravity starts to take its toll).. need to wait until they can be squished between the cold plates to get a good reading.

(GG not looking forward to any of the above)

but a good doctor will cop a feel during the yearly girly exam. (and NO I am not going into details about this.. it is not pleasant)

[omae mona]

Hey, that reminds me of This monthly's recommend.