Breast Cancer Screening Debate

While all screening tests, including mammography, have both benefits and limitations, strong scientific evidence supports that screening annually after 40 is important.

RCA is in complete agreement with the Alberta Society of Radiologists, the Canadian Association of Radiologists, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and the American Cancer Society in that Breast Cancer Screening should continue annually after the age of 40.

For more information:

• American Cancer Society (October 4, 2011)
• Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (October 21, 2011)
• Media Release from the Alberta Society of Radiologists (November 21, 2011) 
• Enough is Enough by Dr. Daniel B. Kopans (November 22, 2011)
• Media Release from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (November 22, 2011)
• CBC Radio – Interview with Radiology Consultants Associated Dr. Corinne Dyke (November 24, 2011)
• Media Release from The Ontario Association of Radiologists (November 24, 2011)