Related article: Your menopausal patient’s breast biopsy reveals atypical hyperplasia JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD; Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD, James A. Simon, MD (Cases in Menopause, May 2013)
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How I screen patients at increased risk for breast cancer
Hear Dr. Pinkerton discuss:
- How often women who are at high-risk for breast cancer should be screened
- New screening tools: breast tomosynthesis and breast screening ultrasonography
– Who are the best candidates?
– What are the risks?
– When should these new tools be used? - How to assess the different levels of risk and devise appropriate screening
- A summary of screening, lifestyle changes, and medications that can reduce the risk of breast cancer