Breast Imaging (Mammographic Screening: Age, Ethnicity, Facility Type and Other Issues)

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | E451A

Researchers will present results from nine studies, addressing key issues from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines to recall rates to imaging of African-American women.

Speaker Information:

  • Murray Rebner, MD, Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, Mich.
  • Catherine S. Giess, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston

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