which one is correct? - newman2

[ArchivalUser]

1) Which one of the following statements about breast self-examination is correct?

A. It has been shown to reduce breast cancer-specific mortality.
B. It has been shown to reduce all-cause mortality.
C. It has been shown to increase the number of biopsies.
D. It has been shown to reduce breast cancer morbidity.



2. Which one of the following statements about mammography is correct?

A. Digital mammography is diagnostically more accurate in all women.
B. Digital mammography is more sensitive in women with denser breasts.
C. Mammography should be discontinued at 70 years of age.
D. Mammography is as effective at reducing mortality in younger women as in older women

[ArchivalUser]

C. It has been shown to increase the number of biopsies.
[Ref:BMJ-http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/325/7368/793----Breast self examinations did, however, lead to earlier detection of breast lesions and increased the number of biopsies for benign breast lumps.]

B. Digital mammography is more sensitive in women with denser breasts.

[Ref-NCI-http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/DMISTrelease]
Preliminary results from a large, clinical trial of digital vs. film mammography show no difference in detecting breast cancer for the general population of women in the trial. However, those women with dense breasts, who are pre- or perimenopausal (women who had a last menstrual period within 12 months of their mammograms), or who are younger than age 50 may benefit from having a digital rather than a film mammogram. The results were reported September 16, 2005 in a special online publication of the New England Journal of Medicine* and at a meeting of the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) in Pentagon City, Va

[ArchivalUser]

wonderful ! okieowl.

[ArchivalUser]

thanx!!!

[ArchivalUser]

great