Early detection of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in North American women. The incidence rate is increasing by about 2% annually, while the mortality rate has remained stable for 50 years. Screening by physical examination and mammography can decrease the mortality rate in women over 50 by 30%. The screening process is rewarding, but meticulous attention to detail is required in both the physical and mammographic assessment in order to define significant abnormalities.
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Comprehensive Breast Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016504:Breast Self-Examination / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008327:Mammography / Q000592:standards; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D008875:Middle Aged