All Articles on Screening

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  Race, income, education affect access to 3D mammography

  The technology’s potential benefits to detect breast cancer earlier are not equally shared among all women, researchers find.
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  Cancer screening in the time of COVID-19

  Dr. Diana Buist reflects on the challenges of providing screening during a pandemic — and finds reason for optimism.
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  Which women are receiving MRI to screen for breast cancer?

  An epidemiologist identifies who is appropriately undergoing this imaging for breast cancer and who is not.
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  Lung cancer screening guidelines are changing

  Now’s the time, Dr. Wernli says, to weigh in on lowering eligible age and pack-years smoked.
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  Benefit of 3D mammogram less with very dense breasts

  But for most women, digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer detection and reduces recalls.
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  Artificial intelligence: Aiding, not replacing radiologists

  A $1 million challenge using Kaiser Permanente data shows how AI can assist in breast cancer screening.
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  Mailing home HPV tests may provide alternative to Pap screening

  Dr. Diana Buist and team reflect on HOME trial showing 50 percent screening boost in underscreened women.