Myth: If your mammography report is negative, there is nothing else to worry about

Reality: Despite their importance for breast cancer screening and diagnosis, mammograms fail to detect around 10 percent to 20 percent of breast cancers. This is why clinical breast exams and, to some extent, breast self-exams are crucial pieces of the screening process.

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