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Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for breast cancer.
Clinical Trials to Screen for Breast Cancer
Check for breast cancer screening trials from NCI's PDQ® Cancer Clinical Trials Registry now accepting patients. The list of clinical trials can be refined by location, stage of disease, drug, and other features.
MRI Detects Cancers in the Opposite Breast of Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of women who were diagnosed with cancer in one breast detected over 90 percent of cancers in the other breast that were missed by mammography and clinical breast exam at initial diagnosis, according to a new study. Given the established rates of mammography and clinical breast exams for detecting cancer in the opposite, or contralateral breast, adding an MRI scan to the diagnostic evaluation effectively doubled the number of cancers immediately found in these women. Questions and Answers
Screening Mammograms: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet that defines screening mammograms and their benefits and limitations. Discusses mammogram screening guidelines and risk factors for breast cancer. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 5.28
Annual Mammography Reduces Mortality in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Annual mammography surveillance for breast cancer survivors older than 65 is associated with a dramatically reduced risk of death from breast cancer, according to the July 20, 2007, Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Computer-Aided Detection Reduces the Accuracy of Mammograms
Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) that uses software designed to improve how radiologists interpret mammograms may instead make readings less accurate, according to new research. Use of CAD did not clearly improve the detection of breast cancer.
Digital Mammography Trial Results Announced: Women with Dense Breasts, Women Younger than 50, and Those Who are Perimenopausal May Benefit from Digital Mammograms
A new study from the NCI shows that currently available screening methods such as transvaginal ultrasound and testing for a protein biomarker called CA-125, alone or in combination, can detect ovarian cancer but can also produce many false-positive test results, causing needless surgery. Questions and Answers; "Fast Facts": The DMIST Study Results
FDA Certified Mammography Facilities
A database of mammography facilities certified by the Food and Drug Administration as meeting baseline quality standards for equipment, personnel, and practices.
HHS Affirms Value of Mammography for Detecting Breast Cancer
An updated recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that calls for screening mammography every one to two years for women ages 40 and over.
NCI Statement on Mammography Screening
A recent report in the scientific literature has reawakened debate about the value of screening mammograms. The analysis, which appeared in The Lancet on October 20, 2001, reviewed the large, long-term mammography trials upon which the NCI and other groups have based their recommendations and guidelines concerning mammography screening.
Improving Methods for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
A fact sheet that describes digital mammography, ultrasound, MRI, biopsy, and other tests used to detect and diagnose breast cancer. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 5.14
Reminder Card: Every Woman Should Know About These 2 Tests
For all women - Basic information for women to talk with their doctor about Pap testing and mammogram schedules.
Get a Mammogram: Do It for Yourself, Do It for Your Family
In simple language, encourages women ages 40 and older to get a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. Written especially for women of Asian and Pacific Islander groups.
Mammography: Questions and Answers for Patients on Being Informed Consumers
Information from the Food and Drug Administration about mammograms and the Mammography Quality Standards Act, a federal law that makes sure every mammography facility meets certain quality standards.
Common Breast Changes
Discusses finding breast changes and answers common questions about next steps in case of abnormal mammogram results. A chart shows possible mammogram results and follow-up care.
Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women
Information that women need to know while waiting for their mammogram results, including common breast changes at various life stages, types of follow-up testing, and types of biopsies. It helps women understand their screening results and emphasizes that not all breast changes mean cancer. The booklet is part of the Understanding Changes Series.
Breast Imaging Study
The Breast Imaging Study will evaluate the use of several new, promising breast cancer screening techniques in women at high genetic risk of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium
The Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium studies breast cancer screening practices and fosters collaborative research to improve the practice of community-based mammography screening.
Collecting Cells for Breast Cancer Biomarker Research - Nipple Aspiration and Ductal Lavage
The vast majority of breast cancers originate in cells that line the inside of the milk ducts in the breast.
Tumor Markers: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet that defines tumor markers and describes how they can be used to aid diagnosis and treatment. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 5.18
Interpreting Laboratory Test Results
A fact sheet that describes the role of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests. Includes a brief discussion of factors affecting the results. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 5.27
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