Submitted by cnicholson on February 14, 2019 - 11:53am
Recent studies support UCSF Radiology's recommendation that annual mammography screening begin at age 40 for women of low or average risk. Mammography can also lead to another health benefit—an opportunity for women to receive lung cancer screening, if eligible.
Submitted by cnicholson on January 4, 2019 - 6:32am
Alisa Brozinsky was just 34 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now 20 years cancer-free, she talks about her journey and how she wound up at UCSF Radiology.
Submitted by cnicholson on December 26, 2018 - 6:15am
A landmark mammography study has found that women who receive annual breast cancer screenings will have a lower mortality rate and will benefit more from therapy upon diagnosis of breast cancer.
Submitted by cnicholson on November 19, 2018 - 7:38am
Amie Lee, MD was an invited speaker at a breast cancer awareness event to discuss the emotional and mental health needs of women with breast cancer in the Bay Area.
Submitted by cnicholson on October 10, 2018 - 6:48am
Radiomics is an emerging discipline in radiology. Researchers set out to determine the benefit of using multi-modality radiomics data from PET and MR images in the characterization of breast cancer phenotype and prognosis.
Collaborative efforts such as our event, 'Considering BRCA Genes: Knowledge Improves Outcomes,’ provide valuable insights on diagnosing and treating hereditary cancers.
Submitted by cnicholson on April 26, 2018 - 12:26pm
During National Minority Health Month, research has pointed to a call to consider risk factors such as race and ethnicity when adjusting age-based breast cancer screening guidelines.
Submitted by econnor on February 9, 2018 - 10:28am
Whether you know your BRCA status or need to learn more, taking the time to listen to this informative panel discussion by global experts on BRCA mutations and breast cancer will help you understand genetic risks and how they affect health outcomes.
Submitted by econnor on November 13, 2017 - 7:54am
Last month, community members, researchers and providers from around the Bay Area came together for an important event on hereditary breast cancer and the rapid advances in research, coordinated teamwork, and the continuum of care offered at UCSF.
Submitted by econnor on September 6, 2017 - 7:13am
We’re proud to join the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center to open the dialogue about the vital importance of understanding genetic risks associated with BRCA gene mutations and how they affect health outcomes. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the world’s leading experts who are changing the BRCA landscape in the Bay Area and beyond will come together with patients, referring physicians and community members for Considering BRCA Genes: Knowledge Improves Outcomes.
