The news that 24-year-old Allyn Rose, Miss District of Columbia in this year's Miss America competition, is planning to have both of her breasts removed in the near future is the latest case of what we might call "extreme breast cancer prevention."

Mammography specifically, and cancer screening in general, is often something of a muddle. We should acknowledge the trade-offs, work toward better screening methods, and in the interim -- muddle through.

Last week delivered some disconcerting news for people with a specific, strong inherited high risk for developing cancer.

Regular mammography screening may reduce women's risk of dying from breast cancer by half, according to a new study from the Netherlands. The decrease...

Some doctors and public-health experts have stirred controversy in recent years by arguing that aggressive breast-cancer screening does more harm ...

Breast cancer deaths have dropped steadily since 1990, but they have declined at slower rates among women living in poor areas, according to a new rep...

This is why we worry about the confusion and complacency, and why we fear that the "debate" is giving many women -- even those who can afford it -- "cover" to stay away from the mammography clinic.

The American Cancer Society remains strongly linked with the mammography industry, while ignoring or criticizing the value of breast self-examination.

Studies show that a thermogram identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier, and produces unambiguous results, which cuts down on additional testing--and it doesn't hurt the body.

The definitive solution to the dilemma of a toss-up is, of course, a third choice. In this case, that would be better screening that does not involve radiation.

While the precise value of breast cancer screening by mammography remains uncertain, a recent paper confirms the marked progress in overall survival trends among women who have breast cancer.

Technology has its place, but it doesn't replace a woman's wisdom. Here are some key stories from the last 10 years that highlight the innate wisdom and intelligence of a woman's body.

In my view, the press is getting and giving the wrong message on mammography. There are significant flaws in recent analyses that have escaped most headlines.

We need to stop being afraid that missing the diagnosis of a disease will send us directly to the morgue. As we change focus from getting a diagnosis to staying healthy, our health will improve.

The recent recommendation that women should no longer routinely start getting screening for mammograms at age 40 is the latest example of a time-honored tradition of doctors changing their minds.

My mother would be dead. There's nothing complicated about it. She would be dead if she had not gone in to have her routine mammogram at age 45.

Dr. Otis Brawley of the ACS voiced strong support for annual mammography for women 40 and above in an Op-Ed piece published November 20, 2009 -- a position that contradicts previous statements.