According to senior author Alice Whittemore, professor of health research and policy at Stanford, these minority breast cancer patients may need screening in ways.EBSCO_AspMedical Device Daily
Despite the substantial interest and investment in research on breast cancer screening, there is uncertainty about the magnitude of mammography’s benefits and harms and how to select patients and screening strategies to optimize the balance between benefits and harms. In the face of such uncertainty,...
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending women get a mammogram every other year beginning at age 40, a significant update from the previous recommendation of screenings starting at 50. Dr. John Wong, vice chair of the U.S. Preventati
CHICAGO (CBS)— In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts are highlighting the importance of early screening, which is critical in the fight against breast cancer. The CDC encourages women to get regular mammogram screenings after they turn 40, but too often, women are unable or ...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is proposing that all women at average risk of breast cancer start screening at age 40 to reduce their risk.
We systematically reviewed the literature on the accuracy of new technologies proposed for breast cancer screening. Four potential tests were identified (ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), full-field digital mammography (FFDM), and computer-aided detection (CAD)) for which primary studies me...
older women,” said first author of the paper, Ilana Richman, assistant professor of medicine (general medicine) at Yale School of Medicine and member of Yale Cancer Center.“Overdiagnosis refers to a phenomenon where we find breast cancers through screening that never would have caused symptoms...
"Women have different values and preferences when it comes to balancing the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening," says Dr. Ainsley Moore vice-chair of thetaskforce. "Those who may be concerned about the harms of screening, including overdiagnosis and invasive procedures, may choose not...
Screening for breast cancer with mammography saves lives, but researchers say new approaches offer the potential of more accuracy in identifying abnormalities. Mammography is used to detect breast cancer but is found to cause mortality. Therefore more advanced technologies are required to detect breast ...
(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been developed for breast cancer screening based on a life-years-gained model; the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) official statement was published online May 3.