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How often is breast cancer overdiagnosed? New research finds true cases far outweigh false alarms
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How often is breast cancer overdiagnosed? New research finds true cases far outweigh false alarms

By Angus Chen Feb. 28, 2022 A patient undergoing a mammogram. New research suggests 1 of 7 breast cancer cases detected during screenings are what’s known as an “overdiagnosis.”ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Catching cancer early in a mammogram can be life-saving — smaller tumors are  easier to remove surgically, and therapy often has a much...