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There is plenty of information online about breast cancer screening. Your doctor is a great place to start. Maybe he or she can give you some pamphlets to read.
Alison Hann has written: 'Health Policy and Politics' 'The politics of breast cancer screening' -- subject(s): Breast, Cancer, Diagnosis, Medical screening, Political aspects, Political aspects of Medical screening
A breast biopsy is not a screening test. A screening test is a test used to detect disease in a patient who has no signs and symptoms. A breast biopsy is a test used to detect disease in someone who has signs and symptoms.
For many women, the idea of breast cancer screening is an extremely terrifying prospect. Not only do they fear the pain and embarrassment of the breast cancer screening itself, but the idea of dealing with potentially negative results is an overwhelming and crushing prospect. However, modern technology has progressed to the point that not only are screening techniques minimally invasive, but imaging technology allows results to be returned to individuals while they wait on site.
Patrick Forrest has written: 'Breast cancer' -- subject(s): Cancer, Breast, Medical screening, Diagnosis, Breasts, Prevention, Women
Screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer are the most common types of cancer screening done at Planned Parenthood. Biopsy for endometrial and vulvar cancer are also common services. Offices may also order testing to screen for colon and prostate cancer, and the typical examination will also look for signs of cancer of the thyroid, skin, and testicles.
The purpose of screening mammography is breast cancer detection. A screening test, by definition, is used for patients without any signs or symptoms, in order to detect disease as early as possible.
Screening refers to tests and exams used to find a disease, like cancer, in people who do not have any symptoms. The goal of screening exams, such as mammograms, is to find cancers before they start to cause symptoms. Breast cancers that are found because they can be felt tend to be larger and are more likely to have already spread beyond the breast. In contrast, breast cancers found during screening exams are more likely to be small and still confined to the breast. The size of a breast cancer and how far it has spread are important factors in predicting the prognosis (outlook) for a woman with this disease.
The purpose of screening mammography is breast cancer detection.