FPs have vital role in ensuring success of breast cancer screening programs.
SCREENING IS THE ONLY PROVEN STRATEGY for reducing breast cancer mortality in women older than 50. Over the last 9 years, 8 provinces and 2 (territories have established independent dedicated mammography programs. A recent workshop on screening programs was told that family physicians play a crucial role in the ultimate success of these programs because of their referral role.
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002170:Canada; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D010819:Physician's Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation