News tagged with breast surgeon

Study challenges routine use of MRI scans to evaluate breast cancer

Reviewing the records of 577 breast cancer patients, Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers found that women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who receive a breast MRI are more likely to receive a mastectomy after their diagnosis ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jun 26, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

New technique may help detect potential breast cancer spread

A new phase III clinical trial of early stage breast cancer patients has shown that a molecule designed to home in on nearby lymph nodes is just as accurate as current techniques, but faster, more specific and easier to use.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

African-American women still have poorer breast cancer outcomes

New research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that dramatic disparities in breast cancer outcomes continue to exist for African-American women, regardless of the age at whi ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study reports current shortage of surgeons in Maryland likely to worsen

New research published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals shortages of qualified surgeons in many regions of Maryland, especially in rural areas. Excessive administrative demand ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1