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Petrified after Mammogram
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You seem determined to contradict everything I say.
I know it's not 'your' study, but you quoted it. Hence why I referred to it as your study.
I know you are in favour of testing. I read your comments fully.
I know you are talking about some people believing that testing is not useful. Again, I read your comments fully.Firstly, it's not my study.
Secondly, I don't think one study is sufficient - my personal opinion only - to put me off (you're preaching to the converted here).
I made the point in the first place because some women (again, not me) do think that study is enough to decline mammogram appointments.
Here is the thread I mentioned.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5493272
Some people didn't have the mammogram because of false positives and/or exposure to radiation and unnecessary treatment.
Here is one of my comments on that thread about 'my' study:
So while you say this:
my point is that there are some people who don't agree with you after doing their own research. and that's entirely their prerogative.0
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