Oncology & Cancer
Routine mammograms do save lives
A recent article published by The Conversation Canada stated routine mammographies do not save lives – and that the harms of screening outweigh the benefits.
Nov 1, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers use supercomputers to design and test new tools for cancer detection
An important factor in fighting cancer is the speed at which the disease can be identified, diagnosed and treated.
Jun 28, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
New models in largest breast cancer clinical trial in Oklahoma
A University of Oklahoma and Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City research team is set to begin the largest breast cancer clinical trial ever performed in Oklahoma. The team has developed new breast cancer risk prediction models ...
Jun 12, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists move closer to detecting cancer long before any symptoms appear
The quest to detect cancer before it grows deadly has taken another step forward, with new proof-of-concept data showing that a specialized blood test can spot bits of mutated DNA shed by tumors too small to be identified ...
Jun 8, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Dogs detect breast cancer from bandage: researchers
Dogs can sniff out cancer from a piece of cloth which had touched the breast of a woman with a tumour, researchers said Friday, announcing the results of an unusual, but promising, diagnostic trial.
Mar 24, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Mammography trends show improved cancer detection, more biopsies
The shift from film to digital technology appears to have improved cancer detection rates for diagnostic mammography, but also has increased the abnormal interpretation rate, which may lead to more women undergoing biopsies ...
Feb 28, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Novel breast tomosynthesis technique reduces screening recall rate
A new digital breast tomosynthesis technique has the potential to reduce the rate at which women are called back for additional examinations without sacrificing cancer detection, according to a new study published online ...
Feb 21, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds 12-14 percent rate for mammogram patient callbacks increases cancer detection
Breast cancer detection increases significantly when radiologists recall mammogram patients for additional imaging more often than recommended by the current guidelines, according to a study by a radiologist at Rush. The ...
Feb 7, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Large study finds no evidence for age-based mammography cut-off
In the largest-ever study on screening mammography outcomes, researchers found that there is no clear cut-off age to stop breast cancer screening. The findings will be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological ...
Nov 28, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
3-D imaging improves breast cancer screening
What if breast cancers could be found earlier, lumps seen more clearly or the number of callbacks reduced? Three-dimensional breast imaging technology can do just that by increasing the accuracy of breast cancer screening ...
Nov 9, 2016
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