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More Breast Cancers Detected Using Ultrasound - But More False Positives Too

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 14 May, 2008  02:25 GMT

A standardized technique for using ultrasound technology to search for tiny, invasive tumors has proven to be an effective addition to traditional mammography screening. However, the method produces a higher percentage of false positives as well, which raises some questions as to its value as a routine procedure.

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