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Despite Katie Couric’s Advice, Doctors Say Ultrasound Breast Exams May Not Be Needed

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When Katie Couric announced she had breast cancer, she urged women to get a mammogram — and, if they have dense breasts, to get supplemental screening by ultrasound. But medical experts point out that ultrasound and other auxiliary screenings haven’t been proven to do more than regular mammography in reducing mortality.