A systematic assessment of benefits and risks to guide breast cancer screening decisions. JAMA. 2014;311(13):1327-1335. Topic: Preventive Medicine See More About Breast Cancer Oncology Patient Information Women's Health JAMA Patient Information Cancer Screening, Prevention, Control ...
Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening-Health Professional Information [NCI]undergoing both types of mammography was evaluated at 33 US centers in et al.: Variability andaccuracy in mammographic interpretation using the American College of Association betweenmammography timing and ...
All women should get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40. There is not enough evidence to decide whether to continue or stop screening in women 75 years or older and what more should be done to screen for breast cancer in women with dense breasts. To learn more...
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Mammograms are one of the best forms of prevention and early detection of breast cancer. Women at average risk of breast cancer should begin mammogram screening at age 40, according to the latest recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. ...
Breastcancer screeningaims to reduce mortality, but the screening process introduces harm as well as benefit. Over the past several decades, mammographicbreast cancer screeninghas been the subject of controversy with questions focusing on whether the benefits outweigh the harms. In light of this debat...
breasts— and having this type of tissue is linked to a higher risk of developing breast cancer, although experts are not sure why. Denser tissues also make it more difficult to spot signs of cancer on a mammogram. For this reason, additional screening using an MRI or ultrasound may be ...
"Breast cancer doesn't care if you're transgender, non-binary, or how you identify," said Alexes Hazen, MD, a New York City-based plastic surgeon specializing in gender-affirming procedures. "If you have breast tissue, you need to have [a] screening." ...
Scientific understanding of the potential harms and benefits of breast cancer screening is still evolving and as a result, recommendations differ between experts. This has left many patients confused about their screening options. At One Medical, we believe the decision to start screening is a ...