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Janette Sam, RTR
BC Cancer Lung Screening Program: Insights on a risk model–based approach for primary care providers
Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada and worldwide.[1] In British Columbia, an average of seven people die of lung cancer every day; in Canada, more people... Read More
Secondary prevention techniques (e.g., screening mammography) allow for early detection of cancer and reduction in mortality at the population level.[1] In Canada, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care... Read More
Background Breasts are composed of varying amounts of fibroglandular and fatty tissue. Normal fibroglandular breast tissue appears white on a mammogram and is described as dense, while fatty breast tissue appears... 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
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