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ERIC Number: EJ1421515
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-May
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Ultrasonography Is an Effective Tool for Breast Cancer Screening in Individuals with Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities
Yusuke Miyashita; Kumi Yanagida; Naoki Shirafuji; Ryuji Hoshide; Katsuyuki Sato; Keiichi Taku; Kimitoshi Nakamura
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v37 n3 Article e13234 2024
Background: Individuals with severe motor and intellectual disabilities have become an aging population, and high cancer morbidity and mortality are critical issues affecting their survival. Cancer screening is a crucial method of resolving this issue; however, a suitable screening method for them has not been established. Methods: We used ultrasonography alone and performed breast cancer screening for women over 30 years old in our facility from 2016 to 2023. We observed the outcomes and calculated the recall/detection rate in this screening. Results: Three cases among 379 tested positive in this screening, all of which underwent radical surgery. They are alive and well without relapse present. We detected these breast cancer cases with a low recall rate. Conclusion: We were able to successfully detect breast cancer cases using ultrasonography alone. Ultrasonography is an effective and feasible tool for breast cancer screening in individuals with severe motor and intellectual disabilities.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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