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Breast Cancer
Dedicated mammographer improves diagnosis of small breast cancer
May 13th, 2004
Having a dedicated mammographer significantly improves the diagnosis of small breast cancers and reduces the number of unnecessary breast biopsies, researchers find. "Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, and early diagnosis is a cornerstone of successful treatment. Mammography is the sole acceptable method for breast cancer screening, but its efficacy is still disputable," scientists in Israel report. "The aim of this study was to determine whether the influence of dedicated mammographic team skills could improve the diagnostic accuracy of screening mammography and detection of small breast cancers. From June 1992 to September 1996,...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-05-13)
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