Palpable breast cancers are more common in women not undergoing annual mammography
Monday, March 15, 2010 - 22:28
in Health & Medicine
New research findings indicate that some breast cancers continue to be detected as a palpable lump rather than being found through mammographic screening. Patients who presented with palpable tumors -- those detected as a result of breast complaint or during examination -- had larger tumors and were at a more advanced stage at diagnosis.