Sentences with phrase «increase early detection of breast cancer»

Also discussed are supplemental breast imaging modalities that can increase early detection of breast cancer that might otherwise be missed by mammography alone.

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Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is steadily declining, largely due to factors such as earlier detection, a new personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease.

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Legislator Lynne M. Dixon, Hamburg, declared October 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Erie County in an effort to increase public knowledge about the importance of early detection, diagnosis and treatment.

«Our findings highlight the potential value for a randomized controlled trial of aspirin as an agent in early detection of breast cancer, particularly for women with naturally dense tissues who may be at an increased risk for certain cancers,» said Despina Kontos, PhD, assistant professor of Radiology, and co-author on the study.