title: Obstetrics and gynecology physicians: a critical part of the health care team for women with newly diagnosed breast cancer.
abstract: Most obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) physicians assist their patients at the time of a new breast cancer diagnosis. OB/GYN physicians can assure women that the tests being performed to map the individual features of the breast cancer follow a predictable and organized process. In many cases, it is appropriate to confidently reassure the patient of a good outcome based on the diagnostic mammography features. Regular attendance at interdisciplinary breast cancer conferences will help OB/GYN physicians develop the required knowledge to counsel women with newly diagnosed breast cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Carilion Clinic Breast Care Center, 102 Highland Avenue, Suite 202, Roanoke, VA 24013, USA. Electronic address: jgmullet@carilionclinic.org.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mullet
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hagan-Aylor
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010819:Physician's Role
keywords: Chronology; Diagnosis; Interdisciplinary conference; Map features; OB/GYN physician