Mobile mammographic screening of self-referred women: Results of 22,540 screenings Journal Article
| Authors: | Dershaw, D. D.; Liberman, L.; Lippin, B. S. |
| Article Title: | Mobile mammographic screening of self-referred women: Results of 22,540 screenings |
| Abstract: | In this mass screening mammography program, self-referred women are accepted for screening only if part of a sponsoring organization. Screening is performed with mobile equipment, often at the work site. Of the first 22,540 screenings, 61% (n = 13,784) were of women aged 35-49 years. Eighty-nine percent (n = 20,025) of the screenings were normal. Of 51 women in whom cancer was found, 38 (75%) were recommended for biopsy on the basis of their initial two-view mammogram. The prevalence of breast cancer generally increased with advancing age but was similar between women aged 35-39 years and those aged 40-49 years. Of the 28 women with complete histologic studies, 43% (n = 12) had pure intraductal cancer and another 43% had negative findings at axillary node dissection. Program costs dictated a $65 fee. Within the design of this program it has been possible to screen large numbers of self-referred women and detect early carcinomas. Program design, however, may make screening more expensive than in a fixed screening site accepting only physician-referred women. |
| Keywords: | adult; aged; major clinical study; cancer diagnosis; cancer incidence; breast cancer; cancer screening; mass screening; breast neoplasms; health care cost; mammography; early diagnosis; breast tumor; referral and consultation; new york city; breast biopsy; costs and cost analysis; middle age; human; female; priority journal; article; mobile health units; breast radiography, utilization; breast neoplasms, 00.30; breast, biopsy, 00.1299 |
| Journal Title: | Radiology |
| Volume: | 184 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0033-8419 |
| Publisher: | Radiological Society of North America, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1992-08-01 |
| Start Page: | 415 |
| End Page: | 419 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1148/radiology.184.2.1620839 |
| PUBMED: | 1620839 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Source: Scopus |
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