“It's something I'll do until I die”: A qualitative examination into why older women in the U.S. continue screening mammography
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4758
Abstract: Professional guidelines in the U.S. do not recommend routine screening mammography for women ≥75 years with limited life expectancy and/or poor health. Yet, routine mammography remains widely used in older women. We examined older women's experiences,… read more here.
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Racial differences in no‐show rates for screening mammography
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33435
Abstract: Differences in utilization of screening mammography partly explain the increased breast cancer mortality observed in African American (AA) women compared with non‐Hispanic White women. However, the contribution of noncompliance from women who do not come… read more here.
Keywords: racial differences; differences show; rates screening; show rates ... See more keywords
Effect of screening mammography on breast cancer mortality: Quasi‐experimental evidence from rollout of the Dutch population‐based program with 17‐year follow‐up of a cohort
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.32584
Abstract: There is uncertainty about the magnitude of the effect of screening mammography on breast cancer mortality. The relevance and validity of evidence from dated randomized controlled trials has been questioned, whereas observational studies often lack… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; effect; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Capsule Commentary on Haas et al., Primary Care Providers’ Beliefs and Recommendations and Use of Screening Mammography by their Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-3986-1
Abstract: B reast cancer screening recommendations from the US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) were updated in 2009. Reports are conflicting as to whether mammography use has changed in light of those changes. Haas et al.… read more here.
Keywords: care providers; providers beliefs; primary care; mammography ... See more keywords
Prediction of Cancer Masking in Screening Mammography Using Density and Textural Features.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2018.06.011
Abstract: RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES High mammographic density reduces the diagnostic accuracy of screening mammography due to masking of tumors, resulting in possible delayed diagnosis and missed cancers. Women with high masking risk could be preselected for… read more here.
Keywords: rads density; density; prediction cancer; cancer masking ... See more keywords
Lesion conspicuity on synthetic screening mammography compared to full field digital screening mammography.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.01.014
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare lesion conspicuity on synthetic screening mammography (SM) plus digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) versus full field digital mammography (FFDM) plus DBT. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven breast imagers each prospectively evaluated 107-228 screening mammograms… read more here.
Keywords: screening mammography; mammography; lesion conspicuity; conspicuity ... See more keywords
Patients characteristics related to screening mammography cancellation and rescheduling rates during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.07.009
Abstract: Purpose To identify patient characteristics associated with screening mammography cancellations and rescheduling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Scheduled screening mammograms during three time periods were retrospectively reviewed: state-mandated shutdown (3/17/2020-6/16/2020) during which screening mammography was… read more here.
Keywords: covid pandemic; relative risk; cancellation; screening mammography ... See more keywords
Risk Factors for Late Screening Mammography.
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DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2017.10.014
Abstract: BACKGROUND Breast cancer has the highest incidence of cancers in women in the United States. Previous research has shown that screening mammography contributes to reduced breast cancer mortality. This study aimed to clarify why late… read more here.
Keywords: risk; radiology; late screening; mammography ... See more keywords
Identifying and Managing Patients with Elevated Breast Cancer Risk Presenting for Screening Mammography.
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DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2022.04.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Identifying the prevalence and management of patients at high-risk for breast cancer can improve resource utilization and provide individualized screening strategies. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of high-risk… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; risk; high risk; screening mammography ... See more keywords
Decomposing socioeconomic disparity in the utilization of screening mammography: A cross-sectional analysis from the RaNCD cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2021.2009833
Abstract: We aimed to examine the degree of socioeconomic inequality in screening mammography among Kurdish women of Iran. Data from the Ravansar Non-Communicable Diseases (RaNCD) Cohort Study were used. A total of 3,219 women aged 35-65 years… read more here.
Keywords: rancd cohort; screening mammography; cohort study; mammography ... See more keywords
Role of Breast Imaging Radiologists as Advocates for Screening Mammography
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DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbaa017
Abstract: The objective of this article is to outline opportunities for breast imaging radiologists to advocate for screening mammography. Despite breast cancer being the second most common cancer in women and screening mammography’s ability to reduce… read more here.
Keywords: breast imaging; screening mammography; role; mammography ... See more keywords