In the first episode of a three-part series, Anand Narayan, M.D., Ph.D., and Amy Patel, M.D., discuss recently issued updates to breast cancer screening recommendations from the American College of Radiology and the United States Preventive Services Task Force and potential implications for health equity.
On the latest episode of The Reading Room podcast, Anand Narayan, M.D., and Amy Patel, M.D., offer their perspectives and insights on the possible impact of recent breast cancer screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
(Editor's note: For related content, see "The Reading Room: Emerging Concepts in Breast Cancer Screening and Health Equity Implications, Part 2" and "The Reading Room Podcast: Emerging Concepts in Breast Cancer Screening and Health Equity Implications, Part 3.")
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