As a counsellor, I try to remain neutral and respectful of each person’s unique experiences and values. I don’t aim to direct or advise on medical decisions, but rather to share information that may support people in doing their own research and making informed choices.

This article summarises many of the questions and concepts I’ve been meaning to research.

This Substack article titled “Mammograms Under Scrutiny: 10 Reasons to Rethink Routine Screening” by Unbekoming caught my attention because of the nuanced way it presents concerns about the potential harms of routine mammography, while still holding space for those who feel their screening experience was valuable or even life-saving.

My intention in sharing this is not to discredit those experiences, but to offer a perspective that often isn’t included in mainstream messaging.

You might find this article a helpful jumping-off point for further reading and research.

A few of the points that stood out to me included:

• The issue of overdiagnosis—detecting cancers that might never have progressed or caused harm.

• The psychological and physical toll of false positives.

• Emerging concerns about the compression process during mammograms and possible risks.

• The broader question of whether mammography is delivering the promised benefits in reducing mortality.

🔗 Read the full article here: Mammograms Under Scrutiny: 10 Reasons to Rethink Routine Screening