1/2. Clinical assessment of a breast mass: a case study.The estimated 180,300 new cases of breast cancer that were diagnosed in the united states during 1998 represent only a small percentage of the breast masses discovered by women and their healthcare providers during the same year. Almost half of women who have regular menstrual cycles will experience a breast mass during their reproductive years; and from 50% to 90% of all women will encounter fibrocystic breast changes. Imaging (ultrasound and mammography) and manual palpation have been demonstrated to be the most useful methods of breast mass detection and evaluation. A woman's age and reproductive status are factors to be considered in the selection of a protocol for the clinical assessment of a breast mass. While a suspicious lesion warrants immediate physician referral, nurse practitioners have important roles to play in the identification, documentation, and appropriate follow-up of breast masses.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Cancer of the breast after prophylactic subcutaneous mastectomy.We have reported a case of carcinoma of the breast in a patient that occurred after bilateral prophylactic subcutaneous mastectomy. We recommend that the patient and physician be aware of the limitations of prophylactic mastectomy in terms of cancer prevention and that patients who undergo prophylactic mastectomy continue to be carefully followed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |