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    • Preventive Medicine

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    • Mammography screening significantly reduces breast cancer mortality.
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    • To review evidence supporting mammography's efficacy.
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    • To present a practical approach to breast cancer screening.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of randomized controlled trials on mammography.
    • Analysis of professional guidelines on screening.
    • Description of a real-world screening strategy.

    Main Results:

    • Mammography is proven to decrease breast cancer mortality.
    • Discrepancies exist in recommendations for screening initiation, frequency, and cessation.
    • Evidence supporting and challenging mammography efficacy is presented.

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    • Mammography remains a key tool in reducing breast cancer deaths.
    • Addressing controversies requires clear, evidence-based screening guidelines.
    • A balanced approach to screening is essential for patient care.