title: Early diagnosis of breast cancer. Universal screening is essential.
abstract: Breast cancer strikes 1 in 10 women in the United States. Early diagnosis of breast cancer improves chances of survival. With universal screening and expert evaluation of early clinical signs and symptoms of breast cancer, mortality rates can be reduced by 30% to 40%. Physicians can help achieve this goal by taking an active role in patient education and promoting the availability of affordable screening mammography.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Schifeling
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Hamblin
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000465:Algorithms; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005799:Genes, Dominant / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D008593:Menopause; D010173:Palpation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010819:Physician's Role; D016353:Self-Examination; D013997:Time Factors