Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention

Ann Intern Med. 2016 Jun 7;164(11):ITC81-ITC96. doi: 10.7326/AITC201606070.

Abstract

This issue provides a clinical overview of breast cancer screening and prevention, focusing on risk assessment, screening, prevention, and practice improvement. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program). Annals of Internal Medicine editors develop In the Clinic in collaboration with the ACP's Medical Education and Publishing divisions and with the assistance of additional science writers and physician writers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Early Detection of Cancer* / adverse effects
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography / adverse effects
  • Mass Screening* / adverse effects
  • Medical Overuse
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • United States