Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
I'm doing my best to stay out of this thread, but I'm compelled to point out that mammograms don't prevent anything.
That's true, so from that standpoint, my statement that a mammo is better than certain alternatives is misleading. The point is that mammo is one of the things that we can all do to hopefully prevent or delay a more tragic or painful outcome. Early detection does play a huge role in successful treatment. I am also aware that mammo doesn't catch everything, so it's not as definitive as we'd like it to be. I still get one every year and do regular self exams. If for no other reason, it gives me some small measure of comfort.