Early diagnosis of breast cancer
- 15 February 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 89 (3) , 55-62
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1991.11700841
Abstract
Breast cancer is a killer. Universal screening and prompt recognition of clinical signs can help reduce breast cancer mortality rates. Drs Schifeling and Hamblin explain the importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer and discuss risk factors, screening methods and guidelines, and clinical presentation.Keywords
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