Mammography is the process of using low energy X-rays to examine the human breast. This process is used to detect undesired masses, within the breast, that lead to breast cancer. Dr. Paulos, a professor at Temple University, uses simple arithmetic to describe the efficacy rate of these mammograms without using numbers representative of actual mammography data. The article Dr. Paulos wrote regarding mammography reflects upon a number of concerns people face in getting tested for breast cancer. Many people became furious over scientists that were recommending a decline in routine screening. By understanding simple mathematics, a broader understanding can be made behind on the scientist’s suggestions.
The scientist’s recommendations undeniably
The scientist’s recommendations undeniably