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Nonbreast Cancer Survival Better Among Participants in Breast Screening Program
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Title Nonbreast Cancer Survival Better Among Participants in Breast Screening Program
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568279?src=rss
Description Women who participate in a screening mammography program, compared with non-participants, tend to have better survival rates for cancers other than breast cancer, according to study results published in the January issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Date Jan 8, 2008
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