Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms, 2005 (3rd Ed.)
The
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary
Care Providers were developed to aid primary
care clinicians with the work-up of breast
abnormalities and to promote an understanding
of the breast cancer risk assessment process.
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Five separate algorithms are available to guide the work-up of various breast abnormalities or suspicious findings detected during a woman's breast cancer screening visit. When a breast abnormality is identified either at the clinical breast examination or following a routine screening mammogram, these guidelines can help the primary care provider rule-out breast cancer as a diagnostic possiblity and ensure true cancers are detected without undue delay.
A woman's risk of developing breast cancer should be assessed at each routine screening visit since her personal risk factors can change over time. The newly developed Assessment of Risk algorithm provides a basic guide for primary care providers to follow. A sample Breast Cancer History and Risk Assessment Form is also available to assist in the assessment process.
The following algorithms provide guidance for the work-up of a:
Finally, the last algorithm addresses the Management of Breast Biopsy Results.
On each algorithm page, you can read accompanying text from the booklet, and view the graphical flowchart. We hope to offer several guided interactive walk-throughs in the near future, so check back frequently.
Updated: November, 2007. |
