Leading breast cancer consultant Mr Beechey-Newman provides the latest thinking behind the ‘why’s’ and ‘who’ to breast screen, plus answers common questions
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For breast cancer the only type of screening that has proven to be effective is regular routine mammography according to leading London breast expert Mr Nicolas Beechey-Newman Consultant Surgeon and Clinical Director, The Lister Hospital.
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Many women with a high risk of breast or ovarian cancer have surgery to remove their breasts or ovaries in order to reduce the likelihood of developing cancer UK research reports.
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Cancerconsultants.com spotted a study published in the Annals of Oncology which concudes that early detection of second breast cancers (prior to symptoms) results in a diagnosis of early-stage cancer and improves survival by 27-47%
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A breakthrough technology adapted for breast cancer detection based in part on research originally sponsored by the Office of Naval Research
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Except for a few types of cancer, routine screening has not been proven to reduce the death toll from cancer for people without specific symptoms or risk factors
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Scientists now know who’s most likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer and they can also predict who’s most likely not to survive.
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one in three women diagnosed with breast cancer after a screening test will have slow-growing forms of cancer that could safely go untreated
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Fear plays a significant role in whether women decide to go for cancer screening according to a study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.
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