Breast Cancer

After a false positive breast cancer screening result, women may be reluctant to participate in future screening, a topic that could benefit from the primary care touch.

Even after adjusting for breast density, studies reveal a significantly greater risk for a cancer diagnosis within 2 decades. A UC Davis expert offers details.

A false positive finding on a screening mammogram is fairly common, according to UC Davis biostatistician Diana Miglioretti, PhD. Here's why.

The group of women least likely to return for a regular preventive screening mammogram after a false positive result surprised this primary investigator.

After a false positive outcome on screening mammography, a short interval call back for repeat imaging was a significant deterrent to future screening.

The most common harm associated with breast cancer screening is a false positive finding; this UC Davis expert wanted to know more about how women respond.

Breast cancer will claim the lives of more than 42 000 women in 2024. The primary care clinician's role as advocate for screening mammography can not be overemphasized.

Those least likely to schedule further screening mammograms had received a false-positive with recommendation for follow-up after only a short interval.

Regulations have been amended under the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 to ensure women receive quality mammography for early breast cancer detection and prevention.

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