Breast Cancer

Study Data from H. Singh and Co-Authors Update Knowledge of Breast Cancer

Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 1st, 2011

2011 SEP 1 -- According to the authors of a study from Winnipeg, Canada, "There are limited data on rates and predictors of cervical and/or breast cancer screening among women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Immunosuppressant medications used to manage IBD may increase the risk of cervical cancer precursor lesions."

"Women diagnosed with IBD prior to 2002 were matched to up to 10 Manitoba residents without the disease. Logistic regression analyses were performed to compare utilization of Papanicolaou (Pap) tests and mammograms in the two groups. Among women with IBD, we analyzed the differences in screening between those with and without exposure to...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2011-09-01)

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