Ten-year risk of false positive screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations

Article Abstract:

Many women who get regular mammograms may experience a false-positive test about once every 10 years. Researchers analyzed the incidence of false-positive tests among 2,400 women who were screened by mammography or a breast examination over a 10-year period. A false-positive test was a suspicious mammogram or exam in a woman who was not subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer. One-fourth of the women had at least one false-positive mammogram and 13% had one false-positive breast exam. False-positive tests led to heavy use of resources and added $33 for every $100 spent on screening.

Medical examination, Statistics, Breast examination, False positive reactions

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Screening for breast cancer

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to review breast cancer screening, especially in the community and to examine evidence about new screening modalities. The study concluded that mammography remains the main screening device in breast cancer screening, while the effectiveness of clinical breast examination and self-examination are less, and that the new screening modalities are unlikely to replace mammography in the near future for screening the general population.

Cancer

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Mammographic screening for breast cancer

Article Abstract:

The scientific controversy about the benefits of screening mammography which reduces the mortality from breast cancer among the women in their 50s and 60s is discussed. Most of these screening tests carry the risk of false positive mammograms, with associated anxiety and unnecessary biopsies, and perhaps a risk of over diagnosis.

Care and treatment, Risk factors

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