Jessica W T Leung1. 1. Division of Breast Imaging, University of California-San Francisco, 1600 Divisadero St., Ste. H2801, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA. Jessica.Leung@ucsfmedctr.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This commentary discusses the retrospective cohort study by Barth et al. studying the effect of screening mammography on morbidity of breast cancer treatment. CONCLUSION: Barth et al. found that cancers identified at screening mammography (versus those detected by physical examination) were smaller and more frequently node-negative. Hence, the former group of breast cancer patients was more likely to be treated with less morbid therapy. This evidence-based study contributes to the clinical practice of screening mammography.
OBJECTIVE: This commentary discusses the retrospective cohort study by Barth et al. studying the effect of screening mammography on morbidity of breast cancer treatment. CONCLUSION: Barth et al. found that cancers identified at screening mammography (versus those detected by physical examination) were smaller and more frequently node-negative. Hence, the former group of breast cancerpatients was more likely to be treated with less morbid therapy. This evidence-based study contributes to the clinical practice of screening mammography.
Authors: G Sonmez; F Cuce; H Mutlu; M Incedayi; E Ozturk; O Sildiroglu; M Velioglu; C C Bashekim; E Kizilkaya Journal: Wien Klin Wochenschr Date: 2011-09-18 Impact factor: 1.704