Probably some newscaster shortening the story to a 'sound bite' - they seem to like to do that, like we have a shorter attention span than a gnat.

Richard, you're not female, so I wouldn't expect you to know this. But women under age 40 are only suggested to get mammograms if they have certain high risk factors. Of course any woman of any age can get one, if their doctor recommends it. But until now, one thing about turning 40 was that it now meant you were supposed to schedule an annual mammogram, even if you have no history of cancer in the family or other risk factors. Turning 40 was seen as reason enough. Breast cancer can hit any person, male or female, and there are even cases in young girls now. Men do get breast cancer, and it is a double burden for them, because everyone thinks it's a "woman" thing, so they are sometimes afraid to even tell people.

The study in the news suggested that women 40 and over do not need an ANNUAL mammogram, as was previously suggested. However, I will still ask my doctor, I normally schedule mine after I have had my annual physical, which is next week. I wouldn't mind skipping a year, IF she says so. The US Health and Human Services department, though is speaking out against that panel, and still recommending annual exams. Like I said, I'm gonna ask my doc next week. Mammograms are NOT fun, but if she says I should, I will.