Intense debate over new mammogram guidelines

St. Paul, Minn. — New guidelines recommending against yearly mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and 49 are creating confusion and anxiety among women, and stirring anger in the medical community.

While some say the new guidelines are a welcome change, many doctors say they will continue to recommend yearly screening for women over 40.

Guests

• Len Lichtenfeld, MD: Deputy chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society.
• Christine Brunswick: Vice president of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
• Michael Slama, MD: OB/GYN and medical director with Allina Hospitals and Clinics.
• David Newman, MD: Emergency room physician and director of clinical research at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. He is the author of "Hippocrates' Shadow: Secrets from the House of Medicine."

Resources

• American Cancer Society
• National Breast Cancer Coalition
• About Michael Slama
• About David Newman