2013 Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines and Recommendations. (February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Farrington, Laura Catherine
• Is Part Of: Home health care management & practice. Volume 26:Number 1(2014:Feb.)
• Page Start: 45
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2014-02
• Subjects: breast cancer -- screening -- guidelines -- recommendations -- cancer screening -- breast; Home care services -- Periodicals; 649
• DOI: 10.1177/1084822313497017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1084-8223

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common nonskin cancer diagnosed among women in the United States and throughout the world, and the leading cause of cancer deaths. Screening recommendations and guidelines vary depending on the organization. Screening modalities include self breast examination, clinical breast examination, mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. Screening guidelines vary based on individual risk assessment and age.