A new era in the diagnosis of breast cancer

The regular use of high-quality mammography on asymptomatic women enables most breast cancers to be detected in the preclinical phase. Earlier detection dramatically rearranges the spectrum of breast cancer outcomes, resulting in better control of breast cancer. The new era requires a shift in think...

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Published inSurgical oncology clinics of North America Vol. 9; no. 2; p. 233
Main Authors Tabár, L, Dean, P B, Kaufman, C S, Duffy, S W, Chen, H H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2000
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - mortality
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Female
Humans
Mammography - standards
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Neoplasm Staging
Sensitivity and Specificity
Survival Analysis
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Summary:The regular use of high-quality mammography on asymptomatic women enables most breast cancers to be detected in the preclinical phase. Earlier detection dramatically rearranges the spectrum of breast cancer outcomes, resulting in better control of breast cancer. The new era requires a shift in thinking and a re-evaluation of the traditional diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to breast diseases. Tumors are smaller, less often node-positive, and have a more favorable malignancy grade. The challenge for diagnosticians is to find as many breast cancers as possible in the preclinical phase. The challenge for therapists is to adapt the treatment guidelines accordingly, in order to avoid over-treatment.
ISSN:1055-3207
DOI:10.1016/S1055-3207(18)30153-4