Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 243-245 , April 2010

Saving Lives: Mammograms, Breast Cancer, and Health Insurance Reform

  • Jeoffry B. Gordon, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationJeoffry B. Gordon, MD, MPH, 1947 Cable Street, San Diego, CA 92107

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PII: S1546-1440(10)00021-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2010.01.010

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 243-245 , April 2010

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