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Breast Cancer History & Risk Assessment Form - Now Available in Spanish
California Department of Public Health offers a Breast Cancer History and Risk Assessment Form that is suitable for use in any clinic providing screening services. The questionnaire can be used in conjunction with the Assessment of Risk Algorithm to identify women who may be at increased risk of developing breast cancer. The form is now available in Spanish, as well as English.
Posted: June
2009
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New
CME Sponsor Offers More CME Hours
The Professional Education Unit of the Cancer Detection Section
is pleased to announce that we have completed our
first series of courses with the University of California – Davis
as our continuing medical education co-sponsor. When
UC-Davis agreed to co-sponsor
the Clinical Breast Examination: Proficiency
and Risk Management training course in January 2008,
a review of the program content
resulted in their approving our program for six hours
of CME credit rather than five. This is a much appreciated
bonus for CDP: EWC primary care clinicians who attend the training.
Since January, CDS has conducted CBE Courses in Los
Angeles, San Jose, San Diego
and Fresno; 63 clinicians have improved their CBE
skills to help in the early detection of breast cancer.
Courses will begin again
in September, 2008. To see the schedule, go to the CBE Course Schedule & Registration page. Posted: June
2008
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ASCCP 2006 Cervical Consensus Guidelines - Now Available
ASCCP 2006 Cervical Consensus Guidelines have replaced
the 2001 guidelines. Links to the revised guidelines and associated
algorithms can be accessed from the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) website. Posted: December
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The Breast Cancer Review for Primary Care Providers has been Revised
The current version represents changes to both content and format, which are written and designed for helping our visitors find information quickly and easily. Browse the Breast Cancer Review by topic or read it entirely from beginning to end. Use the site Search feature to quickly find text about specific areas of interest. All nine topic areas are coupled with an additional resource page of related links. Providers are encouraged to utilize the Breast Cancer Review on a regular and ongoing basis. Posted: December
2007
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Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms - New 3rd Edition Available
The Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary Care Providers have been updated by the CDS Breast Expert Workgroup (June 2005). These Algorithms are intended to help primary care clinicians confidently guide women through the complete work-up of various breast abnormalities. The new algorithms been posted to this website and are available for download now. Posted: November 2005
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Featured
Website
A new resource has been added
to our website page. Please visit The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to
read about their latest research on the causes
of cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and
strategies for cancer control. As well as information
about group projects and protocols, this World
Health Organization affiliate offers online
access to a variety of informative publications
for health care professionals. Posted: February
2005
Updated: June 3,
2009.
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