B8.033 Breast Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
guaranteed coverage of breast cancer screening
A
biennial screening of women 50-79
B rating from USPSTF
2
Q
USPSTF criticisms
A
overdiagnosis
false positives
anxiety
radiation induced fatal breast cancers
3
Q
what is overdiagnosis
A
a diagnosis by screening that never would have been detected had screening not taken place
a lot of DCIS identified; USPSTF considers this overdiagnosis
4
Q
radiation induced breast cancers
A
really small risk
100:1 benefit to risk ratio for being screened
5
Q
symptoms associated with breast cancer
A
masses skin thickening discoloration nipple retraction discharge lymphadenopathy
