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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and officials with the Cancer Institute of New Jersey are urging all women to take charge of their health and get routine breast screenings.

A Canadian study that many experts say has major flaws has revived debate about the value of mammograms. The research suggests that these screening X-rays do not lower the risk of dying of breast cancer while finding many tumors that do not need treatment.

A New Jersey Congressman has reintroduced legislation that would help educate women about breast reconstruction and care options following cancer treatments.