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Breast Cancer Screening Information
Women with a higher risk of developing breast cancer are told to undergo both a mammogram and MRI each year to aid in early detection of breast tissue abnormalities.
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Breast Cancer Screening
A guide for screening for breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Screening Enables Better Treatment
Population-based mammography screening has brought about significant changes in our approach to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Screenings
Women have several diagnostic options for breast cancer detection and prevention. Doctors recommend yearly clinical exams and mammograms for starters.
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Concerns Over Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Debate over breast cancer screening is renewed as a federal task force publishes new guidelines recommending against routine mammography screening for women in their 40s.
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Mammograms: How Soon and How Often
Breast cancer detection recommendations and early screening policies from the world's top medical associations.
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New Breast Cancer Screening Mammogram Guidelines
The Preventive Care Task Force recommends an end to routine breast cancer screening by mammogram and self-examination for women younger than 50 years old.
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Symptoms of Breast Cancer & Screening
Why testing is recommended before symptoms of breast cancer. Breast cancer facts about cancer risks. Breast cancer statistics about risk levels.
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Breast and Prostate Cancer Screening Debated
Benefits of cancer screening for breast and prostate cancer may have been overstated because there has not been a significant reduction in deaths from the two diseases.
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Breast Cancer Early Detection
American Cancer Society's 2005 guidelines for breast cancer early detection
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Breast Cancer: Risks and Screening
Breast cancer is one of the leading health concerns in the United States; 1 in 8 women is affected. Traditional screening methods may not be reducing mortality.
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Cancer Screening Controversy
Screening can detect prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, but evaluations of risks versus benefits of the procedures make recommendations uncertain.
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Government Suggests New Mammogram Guidelines
Find out the types of mammograms, how to spot symptoms of breast cancer, who should get mammograms and at what age, and the new guidelines on mammogram testing.
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Protein Aids Breast Cancer Spread
Scientist discovered a protein that may aid in the spread of breast cancer. As such, it's a good time to learn about the symptoms and signs of the disease.
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Some Breast Cancers Regress
Screening mammography shows increased breast cancer rates, but increases may be due to cancers that would regress.
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Breast Cancer Imaging
The evaluation of breast cancer includes at least one imaging study. What are the modalities for imaging breast cancer and when are they used?
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Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This article explains what breast cancer is and how many women it affects. Here's an overview of signs, symptoms, and treatment.
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Cancer Screening in the Elderly
Cancer screening in an elderly individual must take into account the person's age and life expectancy, any co-existing illnesses, and the risks and benefits of screening.
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How to Check Your Breasts
Regular breast checks are vital in preventing breast cancer but according to surveys only a small number of women self-examine theirs. Here's how to check your breasts.
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Revised Cancer Screening Recommendations
Recent changes in screening guidelines for breast and cervical cancer are based on population dynamics, not individual perceptions, needs, or fears.
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Revised Mammogram Guidelines Create Controversy
Revised screening guidelines for breast cancer were unveiled November 16th 2009 sparking anger and confusion.
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B-D Sensability Breast Self-Examination Aid
Description of B-D Sensability, a breast self-examination aid
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Authors Make the Most of Book Signings
The challenge for authors is how to get American book readers into bookstores to buy their writings during their in-store book signings.
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Breast Cancer Discrepencies
Scientists are making progress against breast cancer as diagnoses are declining and research is revealing how ethnicity may impact prevalence and risk factors.
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Controversial Issues in the Breast Cancer Arena
Several of the latest research statements that have led to controversy among advocates, caregivers and the medical community about breast cancer.
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Popcorn, Celebrities, Movies and Auctions = A Winning Effort Against Breast Cancer
A unique fund-raising campaign against breast cancer, to be held in October.
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The Oprah Show with Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate recently appeared on Oprah to discuss her double mastectomy and the need for early detection of breast cancer.
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Women's Cancer Screening
Cancer is the second leading killer of women, making appropriate screening not only essential for early detection, but truly a matter of life and death.
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Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Health technology assessment developed in the 1970s in response to rising health care expenditures and concerns about inefficient health care systems.
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New Pap Smear Guidelines for Women
New Pap smear guidelines for women have been released. This article discusses the new changes and how they differ from previous treatment standards.
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Happy Mother's Day!
Tips about self-awareness for breast cancer. Several worthwhile projects/purchases to support the cause.
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