Category Archives: Breast Screening Program

Genetic Tests and Breast Cancers

Genetic Testing and Breast Cancers Genetic tests are available to check for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. A blood sample (about 10 cc) is required for these tests. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that belong to a class of genes … Continue reading

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Screening Procedures and Tools for Breast Cancer – List

What are the various screening procedures and tools for breast cancer that are being  advocated  and proposed in the Philippines and abroad? Breast Self-examination and Physical Examination of the Breast (Clinical Breast Examination) Mammography Ultrasound Breast Elastography Magnetic Resonance Imaging … Continue reading

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Concepts of Breast screening Program and Breast Cancer Screening Program

Concepts Breast screening program and breast cancer screening program Definitions of “screening”   The examination of a group of usually asymptomatic individuals to detect those with a high probability of having or developing a given disease.   The examination of … Continue reading

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Questions and Issues: Breast Screening Program and Breast Cancer Screening Program

Brainstorming and Discussion on Breast Screening Program and Breast Cancer Screening Program   Duration of BD: One week (December 8 to 14, 2010) Questions and Issues (QI):   16.1 What is your concept of a breast screening program for the … Continue reading

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