Mammography and Beyond Developing Technologies for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer: A Non-Technical Summary (2001) / Chapter Skim
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linked to low health risks stemming from its use; ·. sensitive enough to detect nearly all breast cancers, yet specific enough to rarely falsely indicate the presence of tumors; · able to detect breast cancer at a curable stage; · able to distinguish life-threatening abnormalities from those not likely to cause harm; ·: ·: ·: non-invasive and simple to perform; easy to interpret objectively and consistently; and cost-effective, widely available and acceptable to women.
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Researchers are also developing additional imaging tools and other means for detecting breast cancers. These new technologies have the potential for improving breast cancer screening and diagnosis, but it appears that no major steps forward have yet been taken in this area.
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