By rray, 17 June, 2024 Mammography benefits 11 nbsp nbsp Screening mammography reduces breast CA specific mortality for pts 60 69 yo solid evidence and for pts 50 59 yo fair evidence based on RCTs nbsp nbsp Recent pop studies question the benefits of screened populations who pa
By rray, 17 June, 2024 Potential adverse effects of screening 9 11 false positive tests over dx and over tx of insignificant CAs unnecessary imaging unneeded surgeries pain discomfort anxiety false negatives w false sense of security and potential delay in dx radiation induced
By rray, 17 June, 2024 If hx DCIS annual mammography4 6 starting 6 12mo after breast conservation tx NCCN 2B 6
By rray, 15 June, 2024 If MRI not an option consider CEM or MBI 1 Use U S if these tests not available ACR 5 1 2
By rray, 14 June, 2024 Potential adverse effects of screening 6 false positive tests unnecessary imaging unneeded surgeries pain discomfort anxiety
By rray, 14 June, 2024 If 5 yr risk 1 7 per Gail Model begin mammo w tomosynthesis when identified as high risk Consider supplemental screening for those w heterogeneous or extremely dense breasts 1
By rray, 14 June, 2024 If ADH LCIS ALH begin annual mammo at dx but not prior to age 30 Consider annual MRI usually appropriate per ACR3 however ACS cites insufficient evidence for annual MRI 4 If MRI not an option consider CEM or MBI 1 Use U S if these tests not available ACR