Breast cancer screening

(Use the following link for a printable handout of the Additional resources.)

Clinical guidelines for breast cancer screening

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force:

American Cancer Society:

Guidelines for breast cancer screening: Update 2003

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN):

Clinical practice guidelines in oncology, Breast cancer screening and diagnosis guidelines© (2004)

Cancer data resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Program of Cancer Registries
National Center for Health Statistics - Cancer Fastats

National Cancer Institute - Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results program

NCI and CDC - State Cancer Profiles

Screening and treatment resources for low-income, un/underinsured women

CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)

Breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income, underinsured women
Web links for state and territorial programs and other national partner organizations
Fact sheets and program publications

Federal Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Most women screened or diagnosed through a state NBCCEDP, and who are diagnosed and need treatment for breast or cervical cancer, are eligible to get treatment covered through their state Medicaid program

Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP)

Breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income, underinsured women

Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid (WWWMA)

Treatment for breast or cervical cancer for most women screened or diagnosed through WWWP or Wisconsin's Medicaid Family Planning Waiver

Wisconsin Cancer Drug Repository

Cancer patients can donate unused or discontinued medications and supplies to a participating pharmacy or medical facility, so those items can be shared with cancer patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

American Cancer Society - Navigator

Toll-free number to access free, confidential assistance to cancer patients and their families (e.g., provide cancer information, assist in locating local and national resources and support services, arrange for assistive devices, wigs/hats, prostheses) 1-800-227-2345

Komen Foundation - Breast Care Helpline & Linking A.R.M.S.

Toll-free number for information on breast cancer and referrals to "Linking A.R.M.S.," a joint Komen and CancerCare program for economically disadvantaged breast cancer patients. Eligible breast cancer patients may receive financial assistance grants of up to $300 to help cover oral medication, lymphedema care, and medical equipment. 1-800-462-9273

CancerCare - Assist

Toll-free number to help cancer patients find financial assistance for cancer care or supports, and limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs (e.g., pain medication, transportation to/from treatment, home care, child care) for financially eligible cancer patients. 1-800-813-4673

Links to patient education resources

Breast cancer

National Cancer Institute:

On-line, comprehensive and clinically up-to-date source for patient information on prevention, screening, treatment - Cancer topics
Understanding Breast Changes
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
On-line publications to print or can order up to 20 copies at no charge. Includes versions for culturally diverse populations and translations into Spanish and Vietnamese. NCI publications locator

American Cancer Society:

On-line, comprehensive and clinically up-to-date patient information on prevention, screening, treatment and coping with breast cancer. Select type of cancer. American Cancer Society home page
On-line and printable patient education pages on Finding breast cancer early (May/June 2003).

BreastCancer.Org:

On-line and printable patient education information

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation:

On-line and printable patient education information

National Comprehensive Cancer Network and ACS:

On-line and printable clinical guidelines for patients on treatment and supportive care. Breast cancer: Treatment guidelines for patients.

American Academy of Family Physicians:

FamilyDoctor.Org - On-line and printable patient education information that's easy to read and has diagrams.

Cancer & underserved populations

Intercultural Cancer Council

Fact sheets for diverse populations (racial, ethnic and rural).

Native Circle at Mayo Clinic

Brochures that can be ordered for American Indian women, on cancer and other health topics.

Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities

On-line and printable patient information on breast and cervical cancer screening for women with disabilities, and tips for providers for examination of women with disabilities.

Mautner Project

On-line information about cancer risks and education for lesbians or women who partner with women.

References

Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2005). Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility. Rockville, MD.

Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2002). Screening for breast cancer. Rockville, MD.

American Cancer Society. (2004). Wisconsin Cancer Facts & Figures: 2003-2004. Atlanta, GA.

American Cancer Society. (2003). Cancer facts and figures 2003. Atlanta, GA.

Berry, D., Cronin, K., Plevritis, S., Fryback, D., Clarke, L., Zelen, M., et al. (2005). Effect of screening and adjuvant therapy on mortality from breast cancer. New England Journal of Medicine, 353, 1784-1792.

Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities. (2001). Table manners and beyond. Berkeley, CA.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

Claus, E., Risch, N., & Thompson, W. (1994). Autosomal dominant inheritance of early onset breast cancer: Implications for risk prediction. Cancer, 73(3), 643-651.

Dibble, S., Roberts, S. & Nussey, B. (2004). Comparing breast cancer risk between lesbians and their heterosexual sisters. Women's Health Issues, 14, 60-68.

Eklund, G. W. (1988). Improving imaging of the augmented breast. American Journal of Radiology, 151, 469-73.

El-Bastawissi A. Y., et al. (2001). Variation in mammographic breast density by race. Annals of Epidemiology, 11, 257-63.

Elmore, J. G., et al. (1998). Ten-year risk of false positive screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations. New England Journal of Medicine, 338(16), 1089-1096.

Fletcher, S. (2004). Screening for breast cancer. UpToDate, Wellesley, MA.

Fletcher, S. W., et al. (1993). Report of the international workshop on screening for breast cancer. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 85, 1644-56.

Gail, M., Brinton, L., Byar, D. et al. (1989). Projecting individualized probabilities of developing breast cancer for white females who are being examined annually. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 81(24), 1879-1886.

Imaginis. (2005). Breast cancer screening and prevention.

Jones, B. A. (2003). Mammography screening in African American women: Evaluating the research. Cancer, 97 (1 Suppl), 258-72.

Komenaka I. K. (2004). The development of interval breast malignancies in patients with BRCA mutations. Cancer, 100, 2079-83.

Levavi H. (2003). BRCA susceptibility genes--a review of current conservative management of BRCA mutation carriers. European Journal of Gynecological Oncology, 24(6), 463-6.

The Mautner Project - The National Lesbian Health Organization.

National Cancer Institute. (2005). Digital vs. film mammography in the digital mammographic imaging screening trial (DMIST): Questions and answers. Bethesda, MD.

National Cancer Institute. (2000). Breast cancer risk assessment tool. Bethesda, MD.

National Cancer Institute. (2005). Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Models of prediction of breast cancer risk. Bethesda, MD.

Persson, I., Thurfjell E., Holmberg L. (1997). Effect of estrogen and estrogen-progestin replacement regimens on mammographic breast parenchymal density. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 15(10), 3201-3207.

Pinckney, R., Geller, B., Burman, M., & Littenberg, B. (2003). Effect of false-positive mammograms on return for subsequent screening mammography. American Journal of Medicine, 114(2), 120-125.

Ries, L., Eisner, M. Kosary, C. Hankey, B., Miller, B., Clegg, L., et al. (Eds.). (2004). SEER cancer statistics review, 1975-2001. National Cancer Institute. Bethesda, MD.

Saslow, D., et. al. (2004). Clinical breast examination: Practical recommendations for optimizing performance and reporting. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 54(6), 327-344.

Smalley, S. M. (2003). Breast implants and breast cancer screening. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 48(5), 329-37.


	Additional resources
Overview Different age groups Specific populations High-risk women Breast exams Additional resources & References Quiz	(Use the following link for a printable handout of the Additional resources.) Clinical guidelines for breast cancer screening U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for breast cancer (2002) Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility (2005) American Cancer Society: Guidelines for breast cancer screening: Update 2003 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): Clinical practice guidelines in oncology, Breast cancer screening and diagnosis guidelines© (2004) Cancer data resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Program of Cancer Registries National Center for Health Statistics - Cancer Fastats National Cancer Institute - Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results program NCI and CDC - State Cancer Profiles Screening and treatment resources for low-income, un/underinsured women CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) Breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income, underinsured women Web links for state and territorial programs and other national partner organizations Fact sheets and program publications Federal Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Most women screened or diagnosed through a state NBCCEDP, and who are diagnosed and need treatment for breast or cervical cancer, are eligible to get treatment covered through their state Medicaid program Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP) Breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income, underinsured women Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid (WWWMA) Treatment for breast or cervical cancer for most women screened or diagnosed through WWWP or Wisconsin's Medicaid Family Planning Waiver Wisconsin Cancer Drug Repository Cancer patients can donate unused or discontinued medications and supplies to a participating pharmacy or medical facility, so those items can be shared with cancer patients who are uninsured or underinsured. American Cancer Society - Navigator Toll-free number to access free, confidential assistance to cancer patients and their families (e.g., provide cancer information, assist in locating local and national resources and support services, arrange for assistive devices, wigs/hats, prostheses) 1-800-227-2345 Komen Foundation - Breast Care Helpline & Linking A.R.M.S. Toll-free number for information on breast cancer and referrals to "Linking A.R.M.S.," a joint Komen and CancerCare program for economically disadvantaged breast cancer patients. Eligible breast cancer patients may receive financial assistance grants of up to $300 to help cover oral medication, lymphedema care, and medical equipment. 1-800-462-9273 CancerCare - Assist Toll-free number to help cancer patients find financial assistance for cancer care or supports, and limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs (e.g., pain medication, transportation to/from treatment, home care, child care) for financially eligible cancer patients. 1-800-813-4673 Links to patient education resources Breast cancer National Cancer Institute: On-line, comprehensive and clinically up-to-date source for patient information on prevention, screening, treatment - Cancer topics Understanding Breast Changes What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer On-line publications to print or can order up to 20 copies at no charge. Includes versions for culturally diverse populations and translations into Spanish and Vietnamese. NCI publications locator American Cancer Society: On-line, comprehensive and clinically up-to-date patient information on prevention, screening, treatment and coping with breast cancer. Select type of cancer. American Cancer Society home page On-line and printable patient education pages on Finding breast cancer early (May/June 2003). BreastCancer.Org: On-line and printable patient education information Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: On-line and printable patient education information National Comprehensive Cancer Network and ACS: On-line and printable clinical guidelines for patients on treatment and supportive care. Breast cancer: Treatment guidelines for patients. American Academy of Family Physicians: FamilyDoctor.Org - On-line and printable patient education information that's easy to read and has diagrams. Cancer & underserved populations Intercultural Cancer Council Fact sheets for diverse populations (racial, ethnic and rural). Native Circle at Mayo Clinic Brochures that can be ordered for American Indian women, on cancer and other health topics. Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities On-line and printable patient information on breast and cervical cancer screening for women with disabilities, and tips for providers for examination of women with disabilities. Mautner Project On-line information about cancer risks and education for lesbians or women who partner with women. References Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2005). Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility. Rockville, MD. Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2002). Screening for breast cancer. Rockville, MD. American Cancer Society. (2004). Wisconsin Cancer Facts & Figures: 2003-2004. Atlanta, GA. American Cancer Society. (2003). Cancer facts and figures 2003. Atlanta, GA. Berry, D., Cronin, K., Plevritis, S., Fryback, D., Clarke, L., Zelen, M., et al. (2005). Effect of screening and adjuvant therapy on mortality from breast cancer. New England Journal of Medicine, 353, 1784-1792. Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities. (2001). Table manners and beyond. Berkeley, CA. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Claus, E., Risch, N., & Thompson, W. (1994). Autosomal dominant inheritance of early onset breast cancer: Implications for risk prediction. Cancer, 73(3), 643-651. Dibble, S., Roberts, S. & Nussey, B. (2004). Comparing breast cancer risk between lesbians and their heterosexual sisters. Women's Health Issues, 14, 60-68. Eklund, G. W. (1988). Improving imaging of the augmented breast. American Journal of Radiology, 151, 469-73. El-Bastawissi A. Y., et al. (2001). Variation in mammographic breast density by race. Annals of Epidemiology, 11, 257-63. Elmore, J. G., et al. (1998). Ten-year risk of false positive screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations. New England Journal of Medicine, 338(16), 1089-1096. Fletcher, S. (2004). Screening for breast cancer. UpToDate, Wellesley, MA. Fletcher, S. W., et al. (1993). Report of the international workshop on screening for breast cancer. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 85, 1644-56. Gail, M., Brinton, L., Byar, D. et al. (1989). Projecting individualized probabilities of developing breast cancer for white females who are being examined annually. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 81(24), 1879-1886. Imaginis. (2005). Breast cancer screening and prevention. Jones, B. A. (2003). Mammography screening in African American women: Evaluating the research. Cancer, 97 (1 Suppl), 258-72. Komenaka I. K. (2004). The development of interval breast malignancies in patients with BRCA mutations. Cancer, 100, 2079-83. Levavi H. (2003). BRCA susceptibility genes--a review of current conservative management of BRCA mutation carriers. European Journal of Gynecological Oncology, 24(6), 463-6. The Mautner Project - The National Lesbian Health Organization. National Cancer Institute. (2005). Digital vs. film mammography in the digital mammographic imaging screening trial (DMIST): Questions and answers. Bethesda, MD. National Cancer Institute. (2000). Breast cancer risk assessment tool. Bethesda, MD. National Cancer Institute. (2005). Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Models of prediction of breast cancer risk. Bethesda, MD. Persson, I., Thurfjell E., Holmberg L. (1997). Effect of estrogen and estrogen-progestin replacement regimens on mammographic breast parenchymal density. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 15(10), 3201-3207. Pinckney, R., Geller, B., Burman, M., & Littenberg, B. (2003). Effect of false-positive mammograms on return for subsequent screening mammography. American Journal of Medicine, 114(2), 120-125. Ries, L., Eisner, M. Kosary, C. Hankey, B., Miller, B., Clegg, L., et al. (Eds.). (2004). SEER cancer statistics review, 1975-2001. National Cancer Institute. Bethesda, MD. Saslow, D., et. al. (2004). Clinical breast examination: Practical recommendations for optimizing performance and reporting. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 54(6), 327-344. Smalley, S. M. (2003). Breast implants and breast cancer screening. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 48(5), 329-37.

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