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Breast Cancer > Screening Mammogram
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Screening Mammogram Defined
An x-ray of the breast used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs of breast cancer.
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Cancer victim sues over breast check
Published October 6, 2008, 8:29 pm, Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney woman says cancer screening failed to detect deadly disease.
Event promotes cancer awareness
Published October 6, 2008, 6:30 pm, Rexburg Standard Journal
More than 300 participants attended the Brake for Breakfast breast cancer awareness event on Wednesday morning, said Jennifer Steinmetz, the public relations specialist at Madison Memorial Hospital.
Fighting Breast Cancer One Step at a Time
Published October 6, 2008, 4:29 pm, WTAP Parkersburg
According to the American Cancer Society, the best defense against cancer is early detection.
Does breast cancer screening do more harm than good?
Published October 6, 2008, 4:05 pm, Daily Mail
The treatment of breast cancer is seen as a medical success story - 30 years ago, just half the women diagnosed survived beyond five years, but now that number is eight out of ten. While many credit the national screening programme, other experts say the scheme is a waste of money.
Support Your Noles And A Great Cause This October!
Published October 6, 2008, 1:04 pm, Seminoles.com
The Florida State volleyball team will Paint it Pink at Tully Gym throughout October. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - As the Florida State volleyball team returns home for the first time in a month against Maryland on October 10, it will kick-start the "Paint it Pink" campaign in support of breast cancer research.
Study Finds Computer Software As Effective As Second Radiologist
Published October 6, 2008, 11:06 am, Medical News Today
Computer-aided detection software for mammograms is nearly as effective as a second radiologist reading the test results to determine the presence of breast tumors, according to a study published on Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, Reuters reports (Emery, Reuters, 10/1).
Fairmount woman happy to be cancer free
Published October 6, 2008, 10:00 am, The Wahpeton Daily News
When Agnes Kuntz of Fairmount discovered a lump on her breast one year ago, doctors advised her it might be a cyst. She was immediately sent to MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, and after a few procedures she was told a biopsy was needed.
Breast Cancer Remains Threat For Older Women
Published October 6, 2008, 8:07 am, Medical News Today
Despite recent examples of young and middle-aged celebrities being diagnosed with breast cancer, more than half of breast cancers happen in women over age 65. That's why experts at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center recommend women continue to receive yearly breast screenings through their 70s. "Women don't seem to take the risk of breast cancer as they get older seriously.
Better breast cancer detection
Published October 6, 2008, 7:46 am, Stillwater NewsPress
Great strides have been made in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer, and some of the tools are now available in Stillwater.
Breast Cancer Survivor Stronger From Physical, Mental Battle
Published October 6, 2008, 6:33 am, WISC-TV Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year alone, up to 40,000 women will die from the disease. But one survivor wants the world to know that if cancer doesn't end your life, it might make it better.
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Wed Sep 24
- Mammogram for Young Women: Studies have shown that a mammogram is less likely to detect breast cancer in young women. Neomatrix has developed a breast cancer test that can discover cellular changes years before a lump can be detected by a mammogram.
- HALO Breast Pap Test: The HALO Breast Pap Test by NeoMatrix collects nipple fluid that is then checked for abnormal cells, which can indicate higher risk of breast cancer. HALO can discover abnormal cells years before a mammogram or a self exam. This test can help to identify younger women who are at high risk for breast cancer.
Thu Sep 11
- Taking the Fear Out of Breast Cancer Tests: Dr. Lisa Masterson presents a groundbreaking new early screening test for breast cancer on the Rachael Ray show. The Halo test can catch precancerous cells before a tumor appears, saving potentially hundreds of thousands of lives.
- Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Estrogen Plus Progestin and Breast Cancer Detection by Means of Mammography and Breast Biopsy, February 25, 2008, Chlebowski et al. 168 (4): 370: Conclusions Use of conjugated equine estrogens plus medroxyprogest erone acetate for approximately 5 years resulted in more than 1 in 10 and 1 in 25 women having otherwise avoidable mammogram abnormalities and breast biopsies, respectively, and compromised the diagnostic performance of both. This adverse effect on breast cancer detection should be incorporated into risk-benefit discussions with women considering even short-term combined hormone therapy.
Tue Jan 15
- New breast cancer test gives hope to many young women: In general mammograms don't work very well to detect breast cancer in women under 40. This new breast cancer screening test is especially for young women and can detect abnormal cells years earlier than any mammogram. It is therefore way different to any
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- The Untold Message of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Jeffrey Dach: The Untold Message of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by jeffrey dach md by Jeffrey Dach MD
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