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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
Mammograms
A fact sheet that defines screening and diagnostic mammograms. Discusses mammography screening guidelines and risk factors for breast cancer.
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.
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.
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.
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
Designed to help women understand specific breast changes and conditions, as well as how these changes are detected, diagnosed and treated. This booklet lists breast changes that women should see their doctor about, while emphasizing the importance of regular mammograms. Women are reassured that most breast changes are not cancer, but that all breast changes need to be seen by a doctor. Additional sources of information are also provided.
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.
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