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University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook : Evaluation of Breast Masses
Author and/or Publisher: Debbie Urioste, M.D., Department of Family Practice, University of Iowa College of Medicine. Published by Mosby-YearBook, Inc.
Date of Publication: 1994
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms; breast diseases; fibroadenoma
Document Type: Textbook
Date of Review: 27 September 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: This is an adequate article for primary care practitioners regarding the evaluation of breast masses.
National Cancer Institute PDQ Detection & Prevention : Screening for Breast Cancer
Author and/or Publisher: National Cancer Institute
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms; mammography; mass screening
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 28 September 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: This is a very good summary, a very comprehensive yet concise review of breast cancer screening. This should be read by all physicians who work with breast disease.
National Cancer Institute PDQ Detection & Prevention : Prevention of Breast Cancer
Author and/or Publisher: National Cancer Institute
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 28 September 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: Although conflicting studies exist which may weaken the argument for implementing certain recommendations, other recommendations, i.e. diet control and exercise, are desirable because of their additional benefits with regard to preventing disease and improve the patient's sense of well-being.
National Cancer Institute PDQ Treatment Information for Health Professionals : Breast Cancer
Author and/or Publisher: National Cancer Institute
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms; carcinoma; mastectomy
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 28 September 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: An extremely complete and detailed review of treatment information for all different stages of breast cancer, which is agreeable with current trends in treatment. Definitely written for a physician audience.
National Cancer Institute PDQ Treatment Information for Patients : Breast Cancer
Author and/or Publisher: National Cancer Institute
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms; carcinoma; mastectomy
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: A comprehensive review of the topic for patients. The description of modified radical mastectomy is not entirely correct, however.
Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services-Screening : Mammography
Author and/or Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Date of Publication: 1994
MESH Indexing Terms: mammography
Document Type: Textbook
Date of Review: 28 September 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: This ia a good article for both patients and health care providers.
Author and/or Publisher: National Cancer Institute
Date of Publication: 1995
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms; breast; mammography; biopsy, needle
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: Adequate information for women to guide themselves in asking their doctors proper questions and in consulting doctors at the proper time when breast symptoms arise.
Author and/or Publisher: National Cancer Institute
Date of Publication: 1995
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms; mammography; carcinoma
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: These are simple and clear instructions to women about mammograms.
American Academy of Family Physicians Health Information : Breast Cancer
Author and/or Publisher: American Academy of Family Physicians
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: breast neoplasms; carcinoma
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments:
AHCPR Clinical Practice Guidelines : Quality Determinants of Mammography
Author and/or Publisher: National Institutes of Health
Date of Publication: 1994
MESH Indexing Terms: mammography
Document Type: Clinical Practice Guideline
Date of Review: Under Review
Reviewed by: Under Review
Comments: Under Review
Author and/or Publisher: College of American Pathologists
Date of Publication: 1996
MESH Indexing Terms: fibrocystic disease of breast
Document Type: Booklet
Date of Review: 2 October 1996
Reviewed by: Adel S. Al-Jurf, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Comments: A very clear and useful summary of fibrocystic changes with useful patient information.
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