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Christine Wilson, MD, FRCPC
Background Women in the general population have a 1 in 9 lifetime risk of developing breast cancer—the number one cancer diagnosed in women in BC.[1] The majority of breast cancers are thought to occur... Read More
As breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, the need for more breast imaging, diagnostic, and treatment services will likely increase as the population grows and ages. There have been multiple attempts over the... Read More
The potential impact of breast cancer on women in British Columbia means that primary care providers should be prepared to address the female patient’s question, “Should I get a mammogram?” It can be helpful to begin... Read More
Breast cancer screening recommendations for women who received mantle radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma
A key component of treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma is often radiation therapy. In recent decades, however, it has become clear that by integrating chemotherapy with radiation the radiation field can be reduced or even... Read More
Background Preoperative diagnosis based on a tissue sample prior to definitive breast surgery for cancer or precancerous lesions is considered the standard of care. To establish a preoperative breast cancer diagnosis,... Read More
We would like to thank Dr Gordon for her letter and the opportunity it provides for a response to the points she raises. Her first two points relate to the potential of mammography screening to reduce surgical... Read More
Background In the past 5 years breast cancer screening has come under increased scrutiny, and recommendations for screening mammography have been reviewed and revised. In the UK an independent panel was created and... Read More