50% Of Females Over 40 In US Get Annual Mammography Scans, Study.

According to a new study, 50% only of the females over the age of 40 in the US undergo annual mammography scans for early detection of breast cancer, even if their health insurance is covering the procedure. The study was discussed at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which took place earlier this month.
The research team reviewed database of around 12 million individuals to check medical claims in the period from January 2006 to December 2009. The females involved in the study had the mammography procedure covered by Medicare or employer-provided insurance. Researchers mentioned that only 50% of females between 40 and 85 had a mammography scan in any given year and 60% only underwent two or more mammograms during a period of 4 years. It was also mentioned that the average rates of annual mammography screening were 47% for females between 40-49 and 54% for those at the age between 50-65, it was also reported that the rate was 45% for females at 65 and older. Although researchers did not check why many females did not go for mammography screening, they said that a number of theories may explain that, such as lack of mammography screening center, discomfort with the procedure, or general non-compliance.

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Negative Lung Cancer Screening Means Less Intention To Stop Smoking, Study.

It has been discovered lately that men who undergo screening and have negative results for lung cancer are not trying to give up smoking more than those predicted to have lung cancer and need follow up, according to a Dutch study.


A US study recommended screening of the lungs of heavy smokers with special type of CT scanner, which can help the detection of the cancer in its early stages and reduce its risk of dying from the disease by 20% better than using the ordinary X-ray.

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Transvaginal Ultrasound Is Useful For Detecting Endometrial Cancer, Study

According to a study, from the University College London, Transvaginal ultrasound features high specificity and sensitivity for diagnosing endometrial cancer. The researchers discovered that transvaginal ultrasound is useful for high-risk groups prone to endometrial cancer and especially in the management of postmenopausal females subjecting to pelvic scans for causes different from vaginal bleeding.

The most common gynecological cancer in Europe is endometrial cancer, and in many northern and western European countries it has a rising occurrence in postmenopausal females. Overall occurrence of endometrial cancer in the U.K increased from 13.5 per 100,000 in 1993 to 17.9 per 100,000 in 2005.
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