Article
Effectiveness of screening with annual magnetic resonance imaging and mammography: results of the initial screen from the ontario high risk breast screening program.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 20 Jul 2014
Chiarelli Anna M, Prummel Maegan V, Muradali Derek, Majpruz Vicky, Horgan Meaghan, Carroll June C, Eisen Andrea, Meschino Wendy S, Shumak Rene S, Warner Ellen, Rabeneck Linda
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The Ontario Breast Screening Program expanded in July 2011 to screen women age 30 to 69 years at high risk for breast cancer with annual magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and digital mammography. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first organized screening program for women at high risk for breast cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Performance measures after assessment were compared with screening...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Breast Neoplasms
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating
- Early Detection of Cancer
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
