CRICO Insights: October 2019

Key Reminders for Breast Cancer Screening

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Not all patients share a similar risk

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Younger patients with breast complaints may have breast cancer

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Not all tests will be performed as requested

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Relevant findings will not always be relayed to PCPs and patients

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Negative imaging findings do not rule out further investigation

Find out more—and what you can do—in CRICO’s Breast Care Management Algorithm


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