Mammographic detection of breast cancer

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Clin. Obstet. Gynecol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003081-198206000-00022· OSTI ID:6854730

Homer, M J

Mammography, whether film or xerography, is a complementary examination to breast palpation in the detection of breast cancer. According to the guidelines of the American Cancer Society, mammography should be performed on every asymptomatic woman, at least once, over the age of 35. Annual mammography after 50 is also advised. The radiation dose to the breast from current equipment is so low as to not be considered a factor in denying a woman this screening examination. Mammography has a role in evaluating the woman with solitary and multiple breast masses. It is the only proved reliable modality able to detect nonpalpable breast cancers and small tumors less than 2 cm in size. All nonpalpable lesions should be excised by directed biopsy, using a preoperative localization technique.

• Research Organization: Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
• OSTI ID: 6854730
• Journal Information: Clin. Obstet. Gynecol.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Obstet. Gynecol.; (United States) Vol. 25:2; ISSN COGYA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
CARCINOMAS
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIAGNOSTIC USES
DISEASES
DOSES
GLANDS
MAMMARY GLANDS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATIENTS
PUBLIC HEALTH
RADIATION DOSES
RADIOLOGY
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