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  1. Archived: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening-2009
    December 15, 2009 - Better understanding of certain facets of tumor biology is needed, particularly how age, race, breast … density, and other factors may predispose certain women toward tumors with faster growth rates and greater … screening mammography seen in trials presumably results from the early detection of smaller, earlier-stage tumors … Knowledge of what determines the rapidity with which invasive cancer can spread (tumor characteristics … and economic efficiency of interventions to increase screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers

  2. Trends in Bilateral and Unilateral Mastectomies in Hospital Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings, 2005-2013 (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb201-Mastectomies-Inpatient-Outpatient.pdf
    November 01, 2014 - Although 97– 99 percent of breast cancers occur in only one breast,1 some women choose also to remove … Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Care for Women’s Cancers. HCUP Highlight #2. AHRQ Pub. … Unilateral, cancer Bilateral, no cancer Bilateral, cancer 9 Data Source The volumes … for this Statistical Brief: V5041 (prophylactic breast removal) and V8401 (genetic susceptibility to malignant … neoplasm of breast).

  3. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 245: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-245-breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomy-disposition-comments.pdf
    October 01, 2021 - Given the rarity of the cancer, this was not unexpected. … Discussion, we emphasized our finding: “Studies eligible for this SR did not address the risk of new neoplasms … The report states that the studies eligible for the review did not address the risk of neoplasms, particularly … Given the rarity of the cancer, this was not unexpected. … Discussion, we emphasized our finding: “Studies eligible for this SR did not address the risk of new neoplasms

  4. Quality in cancer diagnosis. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-cancer-diagnosis
    April 08, 2008 - Review Quality in cancer diagnosis. … Quality in cancer diagnosis. CA Cancer J Clin. 2010;60(3):139-165. doi:10.3322/caac.20068. … CA Cancer J Clin . 2010; 60 (3) :139-165 . View more articles from the same authors. … Quality in cancer diagnosis. CA Cancer J Clin. 2010;60(3):139-165. doi:10.3322/caac.20068. … April 12, 2011 Process of care failures in breast cancer diagnosis.

  5. Recommendation: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/prostate-cancer-screening
    May 08, 2018 - 0.30 per 1000 person-years vs 0.31 per 1000 person-years, respectively). 12 Based on clinical stage, tumor … tumor grade). … Thus, some men randomized to active surveillance had an intermediate-grade tumor (or other tumor characteristics … radical prostatectomy took place prior to widespread PSA-based screening and thus recruited many men with tumors … almost 90% of men in the Scandinavian Prostate Cancer Group-4 (SPCG-4) trial had palpable tumors.

  6. Breast-Biopsy Surveillance (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-biopsy_surveillance.pdf
    July 01, 2012 - Women diagnosed with breast cancer by core-needle biopsy were usually able to have their cancer … Borderline breast lesions: comparison of malignancy underestimation rates with 14- gauge core needle … Surgical outcome of biopsy-proven lobular neoplasia: is there any difference between lobular carcinoma … OR exp breast cancer/di OR exp breast neoplasms/di OR exp breast disease/di OR exp breast diseases/di … Women diagnosed with breast cancer by core-needle biopsy were usually able to have their cancer treated

  7. Ced9Pf3Pnuhruptzxqza-N (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/cED9Pf3PNUHRUptzXQza-n
    April 01, 2016 - rates, and can- cer stage at detection, we estimated thresholds at which tumors become screen-detectable … The effect of screening on breast cancer natural history was as- sessed by modeling continuous tumor … growth, in which tumors detected before they reached their fatal diam- eter were cured and those detected … Tumour de- velopment, histology and grade of breast cancers: prognosis and progression. … The MISCAN-Fadia continuous tumor growth model for breast cancer.

  8. Neds 2015Q1Q3 Ip Maskedstats (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/neds/stats/NEDS_2015Q1Q3_IP_MaskedStats.PDF
    October 01, 2014 - cancer of skin 209 0.01 24: Cancer of breast 1,142 0.04 25: Cancer of uterus 603 0.02 26: Cancer … 32: Cancer of bladder 1,403 0.04 33: Cancer of kidney and renal pelvis 1,017 0.03 34: Cancer of other … ; other and unspecified primary 390 0.01 42: Secondary malignancies 17,907 0.56 43: Malignant neoplasm … 0.09 45: Maintenance chemotherapy; radiotherapy 358 0.01 46: Benign neoplasm of uterus 1,137 0.04 … 47: Other and unspecified benign neoplasm 3,594 0.11 48: Thyroid disorders 2,269 0.07 49: Diabetes

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37425/psn-pdf
    March 28, 2012 - Frequency and outcome of cervical cancer prevention failures in the United States. … Frequency and outcome of cervical cancer prevention failures in the United States. … malignancies.  … at preventing squamous cervical cancer.  … types of cancer—melanoma, as well as cancer of the breast, lung, or colon—remains common.

  10. Genetic Risk Assessment and BRCA Mutation Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility: Systematic Evidence Review (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/3HxQuXnyqHpUKNqjB7hWBw
    September 01, 2005 - � National Comprehensive Cancer Network; UK � United Kingdom; WPHT � Working Party of Hereditary Tumors … The development of interval breast malignancies in patients with BRCA mutations. … Pathology of familial breast cancer: differences between breast cancers in carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 … Invasive epi- thelial ovarian cancers in white women. Collaborative Ovarian Cancer Group. … The World Health Organization Collabo- rative Study of Neoplasia and Steroid Contraceptives.

  11. Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer - Recommendations and Rationale (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/o7FfN6a6DA5LqDsfMgBxkk
    June 01, 2003 - Squamous cell cancers, however, may account for 20% of all deaths from skin cancer. … USPSTF Recommendations use reduced solar keratoses, precursors of squamous cell cancers.10 There are … An unblinded randomized trial showed children at high risk for skin cancers who used sunscreen developed … SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1973–95. Bethesda: National Cancer Institute; 1998. 4. … J Natl Cancer Inst. 1999;91(15):1304–1309. 19. American Cancer Society (ACS).

  12. Screening for Prostate Cancer: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/zxXWqacXvfKPyQB9LCrZjX
    August 01, 2008 - Screening for Prostate Cancer: Recommendation Statement Screening for Prostate Cancer: U.S. … RATIONALE Importance Prostate cancer is the most common nonskin cancer and the second leading cause … This stage of cancer is more advanced than cancer typically de- tected by screening. … Interval cancers in pros- tate cancer screening: comparing 2- and 4-year screening intervals in the Euro … American Cancer Society guidelines for the early detection of cancer, 2006.

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49453/psn-pdf
    July 01, 2004 - requested referral for colonoscopy, as she understood there was an increased risk of her having a second malignancy … for earlier detection of existing cancers, prevention of new cancers, and a reduction in mortality … from colorectal cancer. … It is estimated that colonoscopic removal of polyps can prevent up to 90% of colorectal cancers.(9) … Cancer statistics, 2003. CA Cancer J Clin. 2003;53:5-26.[ go to PubMed ] 2.

  14. Nis 2011 Maskedstats Core (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2011_MaskedStats_Core.PDF
    January 01, 2011 - 14: Cancer of colon 21,167 0.26% 15: Cancer of rectum and anus 8,917 0.11% 16: Cancer of liver and … of skin 1,312 0.02% 24: Cancer of breast 18,281 0.23% 25: Cancer of uterus 7,602 0.09% 26: Cancer … 0.02% 29: Cancer of prostate 20,648 0.26% 30: Cancer of testis 402 0.01% 31: Cancer of other male … primary 1,697 0.02% 42: Secondary malignancies 45,319 0.56% 43: Malignant neoplasm without specification … neoplasm of uterus 30,613 0.38% 47: Other and unspecified benign neoplasm 31,712 0.40% 48: Thyroid

  15. Screening for Ovarian Cancer: USPSTF Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/6LdjRdFR8Pj8KCrgLyaWZZ
    December 01, 2012 - found adequate evidence that annual screening with transvaginal ultrasonography and testing for a serum tumor … for ovarian cancer. … combina- tion of a thorough pelvic examination, transvaginal ultra- sonography, and a blood test for the tumor … of detected cancers: results of the prevalence screen of the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer … American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figure 2012. Atlanta: American Cancer Soc; 2012.

  16. Archived: Modeling Report: Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Death From Mammography Screening (Abstract): Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/modeling-report-radiation-induced-breast-cancer-and-breast-c/breast-cancer-screening-january-2016
    April 20, 2015 - Email Print archived Modeling Report: Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer … and Breast Cancer Death From Mammography Screening (Abstract) Breast Cancer: Screening April … Download Modeling Report: Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Death From Mammography Screening … evidence, the USPSTF commissioned a decision analysis to estimate the number of radiation-induced breast cancer … To view the report, go to: Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Death From Mammography

  17. Kid 2009 Maskedstats Core (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/kid/tools/stats/KID_2009_MaskedStats_Core.PDF
    January 01, 2009 - Cancer of colon 74 0.00% 15: Cancer of rectum and anus 19 0.00% 16: Cancer of liver and intrahepatic … non-epithelial cancer of skin 47 0.00% 24: Cancer of breast 19 0.00% 25: Cancer of uterus 13 0.00% … ; other and unspecified primary 1,314 0.04% 42: Secondary malignancies 1,306 0.04% 43: Malignant neoplasm … 0.06% 45: Maintenance chemotherapy; radiotherapy 27,364 0.80% 46: Benign neoplasm of uterus 60 0.00% … 47: Other and unspecified benign neoplasm 6,347 0.19% 48: Thyroid disorders 966 0.03% 49: Diabetes

  18. Radiologic errors and malpractice: a blurry distinction. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/radiologic-errors-and-malpractice-blurry-distinction
    October 23, 2018 - October 7, 2011 Errors in the MRI evaluation of musculoskeletal tumors and tumorlike … October 4, 2011 Missed breast cancers at US-guided core needle biopsy: how to reduce … July 15, 2010 Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer

  19. Siminoff_ECCS2012 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/siminoff_eccs2012.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - Emic and Etic Perspectives • Emic o Cultural distinctions meaningful to members of a given group  “Tumors … with diabetes is “loss of a limb.” • Etic o Objective analysis of social and material phenomena  “Tumors … (1 of 4) • Sample: 242 patients diagnosed with stage I, II, III, or IV colon cancer within the past … My brother-­‐in-­‐law  died of lung cancer; he quit  two years before  he died.’ … [He then]  said,  ‘I think if you quit smoking, you’re going to get cancer for sure.’

  20. Management of Renal Masses and Localized Renal Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/renal-cancer/research
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