title: FPs have vital role in ensuring success of breast cancer screening programs.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: 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