Breast Cancer
Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary Care Providers, June
2011 (4th Ed.)
The Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary
Care Providers was developed to aid primary care
clinicians with the work-up of breast abnormalities
and to promote
the practice of routine risk assessment.
Originally published in 1997, the 4th edition
incorporates the latest research and
guideline updates into a brief,
user-friendly format.
Health care providers are
encouraged to use the algorithms as an adjunct to
clinical decision-making; they are not intended to
replace clinical judgment with regard to individual
cases.
Contents 
1. Risk Assessment Table
2. New Palpable Mass
3. Abnormal Screening Mammogram
4. Spontaneous Unilateral Nipple Discharge
5. Breast Skin Changes/Nipple Retraction
6. Breast Pain in a Non-Lactating Woman
7. Breast Biopsy
Download
the Booklet
You can now browse the Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms on all your mobile devices!
- View online or download the booklet for offline use with your computer, tablet, or smart phone. Choose this version to view online or to download for browsing without a network connection. Easily navigate between the flowcharts, notes, and key messages. (For mobile devices, get the free Adobe Reader X mobile app.)
- Print the booklet. Download the printable version of the booklet in color or black
and white. It is designed to be printed as double-sided
pages and bound at the top. Pre-printed
booklets may be requested by completing an online
form. (Pre-printed booklets are available to California providers only. Currently, we do not ship pre-printed booklets out-of-state.)
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Algorithm Forms & Tools
The following forms and tools
are provided in the appendix of the booklet versions.
They can also be downloaded as stand-alone documents
from
the
Algorithm Forms & Tools section.
- Core Competencies of Clinical Breast Examination
- CBE Results Documentation Form
- Breast Cancer History and Risk Assessment Form
For comments or inquiries about this product, please contact:
Public Health Medical Officer II
Every Woman Counts
Department of Health Care Services
MS 7203
P.O. Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Fax: (916) 449-5310/5311
Email: cancerdetection@DHCS.ca.gov
For technical questions:
Elissa Ellis-MacLeod, MA
Program Specialist
Institute for Public Health
Graduate School of Public Health
San Diego State University
6505 Alvarado Rd., Suite 116
San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: 619-594-0341
Email: emacleod@projects.sdsu.edu
Updated: September 26, 2012 |
