Supplemental imaging techniques could more than triple cancer detection in dense breasts compared with standard care alone, according to new research. The study, published in The Lancet, found that abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AB-MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) could help detect an additional 3500 breast cancer cases per year in the UK. Around 2.2 million … Read more
TOPLINE: Among women aged 70 years or older with screen-detected breast cancer, those with a history of screening mammography within 5 years of their diagnosis were much more likely to be diagnosed at an earlier stage and much less likely to die from breast cancer, according to a new analysis of over 13,000 women. METHODOLOGY: … Read more
Earlier initiation of digital screening mammography at age 40 years leads to substantial healthcare savings by reducing the cost of breast cancer treatment, according to a new cost-effectiveness study. Based on data in Canada for a population-based breast screening program, biennial screening for ages 40-74 years results in fewer deaths, more years of life for … Read more
Millions of American Women Skipping Crucial Breast Cancer Screenings Table of Contents Millions of American Women Skipping Crucial Breast Cancer Screenings study Reveals Alarming Gap in Mammogram Rates, Highlighting Disparities Disparities in Screening Rates Raise Concerns Access to Care: A Key Factor in Missed Screenings Bridging the Gap: A Call for Action Real Women, Real … Read more