Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis Occurs In About 1 in 7 Cases: Study
About 1-in-7 cases of breast cancer diagnosis detect cancers that were of no risk to the patient, a new study finds.
Tag Archives: Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis
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Breast Implant Risks Among Transgender Community May Be Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Report
A new report warns cases of breast implant illness and breast implant lymphoma may be missed among the transgendered population due to a lack of transgender health education and intolerance…
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Seroma Formed Three Years After Breast Implants Were Removed: Case Report
A case study warns that seromas can form following breast implant removal, mimicking breast implants and potentially resulting in a misdiagnosis of breast implant-associated cacner.
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Genetic Testing Confusion Can Lead To Unnecessary Mastectomies: Study
A new study warns that many women may be getting unnecessary double mastectomies to stave off breast cancer due to a poor understanding of genetic testing results.
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Mammogram False Positives Can Lead To Missed Screenings, Lack of Early Treatment: Study
A new study warns that mammogram false alarms can prevent women from getting future screenings,. which could increase their risk of missing an early cancer diagnosis.
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One-Third Of Breast Cancer Patients Receive Unnecessary Treatment: Study
Researchers warn that many women with breast cancer receive an over-diagnosis, indicating their condition is worse than it is, which could lead to harsh and unnecessary treatments.
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Mammograms Leading To Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis: Study
A new study indicates that mammograms have led to widespread over diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Costs U.S. $4B Every Year: Study
A new study estimates that breast cancer misdiagnosis and mammogram false-positives cost the U.S. healthcare system $4 billion each year.
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FDA Warns of Problems with Montana Mammography Lab Results
The FDA is warning of poor quality mammograms from a Montana laboratory, saying patients may need to be retested.
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Breast Cancer Misdiagnosed in More Than 100 Cases: Study
A new study of mammograms conducted in Quebec found an alarming number of cases of breast cancer misdiagnosis.
