What is being done to improve detection and survival of breast cancer?
Dr. Ellis: By increasing the number of women participating in breast cancer screening and by establishing and maintaining high-quality standards in detection, diagnosis, and treatment, we achieve the greatest improvement in detection and outcomes with breast cancer. Health insurance companies, healthcare institutions, private practitioners, and businesses with women employees should be encouraging regular screening mammograms. Cancers found at earlier stages are far more likely to be treatable and survivable.
