Improving Methods For Breast Cancer Detection And Diagnosis
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Improving Methods For Breast Cancer Detection And Diagnosis
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language : en
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Release Date : 2002
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Saving Women S Lives
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2005-04-18
Saving Women S Lives written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-04-18 with Medical categories.
The outlook for women with breast cancer has improved in recent years. Due to the combination of improved treatments and the benefits of mammography screening, breast cancer mortality has decreased steadily since 1989. Yet breast cancer remains a major problem, second only to lung cancer as a leading cause of death from cancer for women. To date, no means to prevent breast cancer has been discovered and experience has shown that treatments are most effective when a cancer is detected early, before it has spread to other tissues. These two facts suggest that the most effective way to continue reducing the death toll from breast cancer is improved early detection and diagnosis. Building on the 2001 report Mammography and Beyond, this new book not only examines ways to improve implementation and use of new and current breast cancer detection technologies but also evaluates the need to develop tools that identify women who would benefit most from early detection screening. Saving Women's Lives: Strategies for Improving Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis encourages more research that integrates the development, validation, and analysis of the types of technologies in clinical practice that promote improved risk identification techniques. In this way, methods and technologies that improve detection and diagnosis can be more effectively developed and implemented.
Saving Women S Lives
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2004-12-18
Saving Women S Lives written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-18 with Medical categories.
In this report The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) present a one-day symposium that was held at the IOM to further disseminate the conclusions and recommendations of the joint IOM and National Research Council report, Saving Women's Lives: Strategies for Improving Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis. The committee assembled for this event was asked to share insights and consider ways in which the objectives of the report could be achieved from the standpoint of what women need to know, the best models of screening programs, manpower, risk stratification, basic research, and payment. This symposium seeks to provide continuing food for thought and ideas for actions in support of breast cancer detection and diagnosis and saving women's lives.
Saving Women S Lives
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Author : National Academy of Sciences National Cancer Policy Board
language : en
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Release Date : 2005
Saving Women S Lives written by National Academy of Sciences National Cancer Policy Board and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Building on the 2001 report Mammography and Beyond, this book not only examines ways to improve implementation and use of new and current breast cancer detection technologies but also evaluates the need to develop tools that identify women who would benefit most from early detection screening. Saving Women s Lives: Strategies for Improving Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis encourages more research that integrates the development, validation, and analysis of the types of technologies in clinical practice that promote improved risk identification techniques. In this way, methods and technologies that improve detection and diagnosis can be more effectively developed and implemented.
Saving Women S Lives
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Improving Methods For Breast Cancer Detection
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language : en
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Release Date : 2002
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Developing Technologies For Early Detection Of Breast Cancer
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2000-07-06
Developing Technologies For Early Detection Of Breast Cancer written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-06 with Medical categories.
In November 1999, the Institute of Medicine, in consultation with the Commission on Life Sciences, the Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, and the Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy launched a one year study on technologies for early detection of breast cancer. The committee was asked to examine technologies under development for early breast cancer detection, and to scrutinize the process of medical technology development, adoption, and dissemination. The committee is gathering information on these topics for its report in a number of ways, including two public workshops that bring in outside expertise. The first workshop on "Developing Technologies for Early Breast Cancer Detection" was held in Washington DC in February 2000. The content of the presentations at the workshop is summarized here. A second workshop, which will focus on the process of technology development and adoption, will be held in Washington, DC on June 19-20. A formal report on these topics, including conclusions and recommendations, will be prepared by the committee upon completion of the one-year study.
Improving Breast Imaging Quality Standards
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2005-09-27
Improving Breast Imaging Quality Standards written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-27 with Medical categories.
Mammography is an important tool for detecting breast cancer at an early stage. When coupled with appropriate treatment, early detection can reduce breast cancer mortality. At the request of Congress, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioned a study to examine the current practice of mammography and breast cancer detection, with a focus on the FDA's oversight via the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), to identify areas in need of improvement. Enacted in 1993, MQSA provides a general framework for ensuring national quality standards in facilities performing screening mammography, requires that each mammography facility be accredited and certified, and mandates that facilities will undergo annual inspections. This book recommends strategies for achieving continued progress in assuring mammography quality, including changes to MQSA regulation, as well as approaches that do not fall within the purview of MQSA. Specifically, this book provides recommendations aimed at improving mammography interpretation; revising MQSA regulations, inspections, and enforcement; ensuring an adequate workforce for breast cancer screening and diagnosis; and improving breast imaging quality beyond mammography.
Mammography And Beyond
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2001-06-04
Mammography And Beyond written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06-04 with Medical categories.
X-ray mammography screening is the current mainstay for early breast cancer detection. It has been proven to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage and to reduce the number of women dying from the disease. However, it has a number of limitations. These current limitations in early breast cancer detection technology are driving a surge of new technological developments, from modifications of x-ray mammography such as computer programs that can indicate suspicious areas, to newer methods of detection such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or biochemical tests on breast fluids. To explore the merits and drawbacks of these new breast cancer detection techniques, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences convened a committee of experts. During its year of operation, the committee examined the peer-reviewed literature, consulted with other experts in the field, and held two public workshops. In addition to identifying promising new technologies for early detection, the committee explored potential barriers that might prevent the development of new detection methods and their common usage. Such barriers could include lack of funding from agencies that support research and lack of investment in the commercial sector; complicated, inconsistent, or unpredictable federal regulations; inadequate insurance reimbursement; and limited access to or unacceptability of breast cancer detection technology for women and their doctors. Based on the findings of their study, the committee prepared a report entitled Mammography and Beyond: Developing Technology for Early Detection of Breast Cancer, which was published in the spring of 2001. This is a non-technical summary of that report.
Improved Mammographic Technique For Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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language : en
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Release Date : 1995
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The goal of the proposed research is to improve the sensitivity of cancer detection in mixed or dense breasts through optimization of mammographic techniques. We propose to develop a novel exposure equalization system that preferentially reduces the incident x-ray intensity in the peripheral region of the breast, thereby alleviating the problem of limited latitude of x-ray detectors. Optimal imaging technique can then be developed for improving image quality throughout the entire breast. The studies performed in the first year of the funding period confirmed that designing an x-ray equalization filter device for nearly patient-specific equalization in mammographic imaging is a viable approach. We conducted several studies in order to design the filter device: (a) testing of the breast shape classification method, (b) analysis of the exposure profile of breast images in order to design the exposure equalization filter, (c) development of a fully automated breast image segmentation and edge detection program on a personal computer (PC) to prepare for on-line analysis of patient breast shape. The results of these studies will be used for the implementation of the filter device as planned in the future years.