Good Morning America never mentioned that the mammogram rationing recommendation was made by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, a panel appointed by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Just seven years ago, the same panel said women should get mammograms starting at age 40.
Karen and Jon have already questioned this recommendation for its health effects. It also casts doubt on the trust we should place in any government panel of experts whose role is to determine what medical treatment is best for 300 million Americans.
