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Behavioral ‘nudges’ significantly increase adherence to regular mammography screening

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By: Marty Stempniak From: radiologybusiness.com Behavioral “nudges,” such as text messaging women ahead of their appointment, can help increase adherence to regular mammography screening, according to new research published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine [1]. To reach this conclusion, scientists conducted two randomized clinical trials encompassing nearly 25,000 patients. Along with text messaging, they also tested other interventions such as ordering mammograms …

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USPSTF Finalizes New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

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By:Mike Bassett From: medpagetoday.com The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has revised its breast cancer screening recommendations and now suggests women at average risk for breast cancer should start screening at a younger age. The Task Force recommends mammography every other year from ages 40 to 74 years (‘B’ grade) — a change from the previous guidanceopens in a new …

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Is semiannual mammo after breast conserving surgery necessary?

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By: Amerigo Allegretto From: auntminnie.com Annual mammography with a clinical exam — rather than semiannual — is “likely sufficient” for women who have undergone breast-conserving surgery and were treated with neoadjuvant therapy, a study published March 2 in Surgical Oncology Insight has found.  Researchers led by Ton Wang, MD, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found insufficient evidence supporting …

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Small Proportion of Advanced Breast Cancers Due to Biennial Versus Annual Mammogram

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By: Elana Gotkine From: healthday.com BMI population attributable risk proportions highest for premenopausal and postmenopausal Blacks, postmenopausal Hispanic/Latinx Among routinely screened women, only a small proportion of advanced breast cancers is attributed to biennial versus annual screening, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in JAMA Oncology. Karla Kerlikowske, M.D., from the University of California in San Francisco, and …

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Regular Screening Mammograms May Significantly Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality, Swedish Study Shows

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From: ascopost.com Patients who regularly attend screening mammograms may have a reduced risk of breast cancer mortality, according to recent findings presented by Smith et al at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2023 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting (Abstract R1-SSBR10-4). Background Early breast cancer detection, prior to the presence of symptoms, may be critical to survival. According to …

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False-positive mammogram linked to higher risk of breast cancer

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By: Amy Norton, HealthDay News From: upi.com Women who have a false-positive result on a screening mammogram may have an increased risk of breast cancer for up to 20 years, a large new study finds. False-positives occur when a screening mammogram seems to show something abnormal that, with follow-up testing, is declared non-cancerous. The new study — published online Thursday …

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The Medical Minute: Do you know your risks for breast cancer?

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From: pennstatehealthnews.org The reminders are everywhere. When a woman turns 40, doctors say she should begin receiving yearly mammograms to detect breast cancer. You see it on posters, ads and buttons. Doctors beat the drum forcefully and often because the stakes are high. Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women, according to the American Cancer …

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What every woman needs to know about breast cancer screening

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By: Cara Murez From: medicalxpress.com Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The organization aims to highlight early detection, noting that screening with mammography has helped breast cancer death rates drop 43% since 1989. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women (after skin cancer) …

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Read Mammograms

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From: clevelandclinic.org October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A physician explains how the use of artificial intelligence is helping with early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the United States, making early detection very important. And that might be easier to do with artificial intelligence, or sometimes referred to as AI. …

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Screening for breast cancer: Mammogram guidelines

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From: kaiserpermanente.org Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. Learn when you should get a mammogram and how to prepare for your screening. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States.1. Fortunately, regular mammograms can greatly increase the chance of detecting breast …