Breast Cancer

Studies by C.M. Masi and co-authors describe new findings in breast cancer

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 20th, 2007

"The authors conduct a systematic review of the literature to identify interventions designed to enhance breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment among minority women. Most trials in this area have focused on breast cancer screening, while relatively few have addressed diagnostic testing or breast cancer treatment," researchers in the United States report.

"Among patient-targeted screening interventions, those that are culturally tailored or addressed financial or logistical barriers are generally more effective than reminder-based interventions, especially among women with fewer financial resources and those without previous mammography. Chart-based reminders...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2007-12-20)

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