A new study led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center found that women who receive false-positive mammogram results are less likely to return for follow-up screenings, raising concerns about unintended consequences. Data from over 3.5 million screening mammograms showed that after a false positive, the percentage of women returning for screening dropped significantly, with even lower rates for multiple false positives. Asian and Hispanic/Latinx women were the least likely to return for future screenings, contributing to health disparities. It is important for women to continue screening regularly despite false-positive results, as they are common, especially among younger women.
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False-positive mammograms discourage some women from future screenings
