title: The detection and cure of breast cancer.
abstract: The appropriate use of screening mammography can significantly decrease deaths from breast cancer. Physicians and patients must become more vigilant in using available diagnostic modalities if we are to improve upon the survival of patients with breast cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Potchen
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Sierra
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors