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Improving breast cancer screening rates in a primary care setting.

Akriti Gupta JainJian GuanMohammed FaisalUddinManoucher ManoucheriCheng Fang
Published in: The breast journal (2019)
Biannual mammogram has been recommended for all women aged 50-74 years by USPSTF. Our aim was to improve the screening rates of biannual mammogram among women aged 50-74 years in a primary care clinic. Medical records were reviewed. Patients who were not up-to-date with their breast cancer screening, were contacted by telephone or a letter was sent. Our screening rate was found to be 64.7%. After 6 months, 38.5% had undergone mammograms after our intervention. This improved the compliance rate from 64.7% to 76.6%. Hence discussion of breast cancer screening status between a patient and provider can significantly increase compliance.
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