Research News on Screening and Testing
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Reminder System May Boost Mammogram Numbers
A Web-based reminder system helps more women get regular mammograms.
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African American Women More Likely to Have Communication Problems When Getting Mammogram Results
Mammogram results more likely to be communicated poorly to African American women.
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Newly Approved MammaPrint Test Can Help Determine Risk of Recurrence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved MammaPrint, a test that helps predict whether early breast cancer will come back.
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Slight Drop in U.S. Mammogram Rate Troubles Experts
The percentage of women over 40 who get regular mammograms has declined, which is troubling.
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Protein Test May Help Guide Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
A specific protein has been linked to triple negative breast cancer (cancers that test negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and the HER2 protein).
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Comparing Mammograms Boosts Accuracy
Comparing new and older mammograms enhances the accuracy of the results, according to a new study.
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Experts Question Screening for Women Younger Than 50
Research suggests that some women may be able to wait until age 50 to start annual mammograms.
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Second Opinions May Lead to Treatment Changes
Second opinions can help ensure that women get the best care possible for breast cancer.
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Cone Beam System May be More Accurate and Less Painful Than Traditional Mammograms
Early results on Cone Beam Breast Computed Tomography are promising and may some day offer women a more accurate and less uncomfortable screening test for breast cancer.
