That mammogram fracas: The American College of Radiology wants a reversal

That poor old U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. They're asked to assess the science on mammograms, they duly do so and come out with advice that's unpopular — advice that suggests regular mammograms are not advisable for most women under 50 (not a new debate) and not advisable for women over 50 every year — and now everyone's beating up on them.  They even dared to suggest that breast self-exams are not helpful (also not a new debate). Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius seemed to distance herself from their conclusions and advice by telling the American people to "keep doing what you have been doing for years — talk to your doctor about your individual history, ask questions and make the decision that is right for you." That's not enough for the American College of Radiology . It "is pleased to see that Secretary Sebelius has reaffirmed that mammography is a vital and lifesaving tool in the battle against breast ... (link)