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Ellie McDonald

False Positive Breast Cancer Screening Increases Long-Term Risk, Study Finds

Women who receive a false positive breast cancer screening result are more likely to develop the disease in the subsequent 20 years, according to a new study. PHOTO BY ANGIOLA HARRY/UNSPLASH 

Women who receive a false positive breast cancer screening result are more likely to develop the disease in the subsequent 20 years, according to a new study.

The risk is highest amongst women aged between 60 and 75 and who have low breast density, say scientists.

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