Mammography is not the sole thing, but in combination with other things it is a useful tool for early detection.

Well, again, we're trying to clear this up and trying to get a definitive answer to women out there.

Well, if it is detected mammographically, and fewer than 50 percent metasticize, that is because something has been done, right?

I am wondering, though, if I will get comments on the floor that maybe this is not necessary.

We want to know odds-on what is the best thing to do.

I do not know how to respond to that. It would still seem to me, again as a layman, that the earlier you can detect a cancer, the better your prognosis is going to be.

I do have a bill in to increase that reimbursement rate for radiologists.

I simply want to commend you for taking the initiative along with Senator Harkin on this very important issue

I am very worried that the current conflicting and confusing messages are not going to help our efforts to expand access.

This is not just an issue for women in their 40's or 50's, but for women who are in their 20's and 30's.

I hope we do not lose our focus on that issue.

Thank you very much, Madam Chairman, first for having this hearing, which I think is so important today.

Thank you very much, and thank you for holding this hearing.

Is it fair to say that your testimony today reflecting the NCI position is that all women should get regular mammograms after the age of 40, or is it that women should be provided with information about the benefits and risks which they then, in consultation with their doctors, make their own decisions?

Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to meet today to discuss the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act.

Unfortunately, tribal communities suffer disproportionately from substandard housing conditions, such as overcrowding, lack of plumbing and electricity, or lack of any housing at all.

I think I voted by proxy on that, but would like to be on record in support of that legislation.

As we reauthorize this legislation for another 5-year period, it is important that we assess the implementation of NAHASDA to identify what has worked well for tribes and what aspects need to be improved upon.