Mammography Van at Siteman Cancer Center

What Your Mammogram Results Actually Mean, According to a Doctor

Dr. Jessica Peatross MD on Instagram: "Are false positives in mammograms risky? 🤔 A Swedish study that examined 593,000 women over 20 years highlights the possible risks associated with false-positive mammograms. Here are a few highlights from the study: 📊 According to the study, approximately 45,000 women experienced false-positive mammography results, making up 13–14% of all cases. Sadly, there was a greater chance that these women would eventually get breast cancer. 🔬 Those who went throug