18 March 2009

Second Breast Cancer's Early Detection Improves Survival Rates

According to MedPage Today, "Women who survived a primary breast cancer were 27% to 47% more likely to survive a subsequent breast cancer if it was detected in the early, asymptomatic stage than if it was already symptomatic ... , "Annals of Oncology."

Mammography was regarded as superior to personal breast exams for early detection and women who survived a prior breast cancer are encouraged to have regular mammograms as well as conducting personal breast palpations.

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