Radiologist, father, foodie. Med director of Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center @ORMC. Director of women's imaging @rapcdotnet. #BCSM#PtSafety#PtExp#Imaging3
Annual screening mammography starting at age 40 results in the greatest mortality reduction, the most lives saved and the most life years gained. Learn more about why annual screening beginning at 40 is best. https://t.co/OFNK547u4J #ENDTHECONFUSION#MAMMOSAVESLIVES
Study- "Statistical analysis found that one of the main factors accounting for the disparity was whether the patient was diagnosed at a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) accredited by @RadiologyACR." https://t.co/2fHcCY6wW8
@NBSaphierMD Self awareness is key; if the activity aligns with your goals then go for it. If not, politely decline. Remember, do what you love and never work a day in your life @TirathPatelMD#jacr#burnout
A1: All women, especially #africanamericans & ashkenazi jewish descent, should be evaluated for #breastcancer risk no later than age 30, so that those at higher risk can be identified & benefit from supplemental screening. Ref: https://t.co/nT0rlDarWu #BCAM#HLMonth2018
#mammosaves “women with breast cancer who hadn’t been screened in the 2 years before their diagnosis had larger tumors and more lymph node involvement. After diagnosis, breast cancer patients who didn’t get screened were more likely to undergo mastectomy and to receive chemo” https://t.co/eXCPRe2muK
@doctorkarpoff Great tweets Howard, feel like I’m at #ASBRS18 Is the tide changing on recommendation for surgical excision when found incidentally on mammo?