Breast cancer surveillance practices among women previously treated with chest radiation for a childhood cancer

Authors :: Oeffinger, Kevin C.
Ford, Jennifer S.
Moskowitz, Chaya S.
Diller, Lisa R.
Hudson, Melissa M.
Chou, Joanne F.
Smith, Stephanie M.
Mertens, Ann C.
Henderson, Tara O.
Friedman, Debra L.
Leisenring, Wendy M.
Robinson, Leslie L.
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Jan 28, 2009, Vol. 301 Issue 4, p404, 11 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: A study investigates breast cancer surveillance practices among women cancer survivors, previously treated with chest radiation for a childhood cancer. Results suggest that young women at risk following chest radiation for a pediatric cancer are not being routinely and appropriately screened for breast cancer.

Subjects :: Breast cancer -- Risk factors
Breast cancer -- Diagnosis
Cancer in children -- Care and treatment
Cancer in children -- Risk factors
Cancer in children -- Diagnosis
Women -- Health aspects

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