Breast Cancers Missed on Screening Mammography

Rene S. Shumak, MD, FRCPC

Chief Radiologist, Ontario Breast Screening Program, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September, 2001

Presented at:
University of Toronto Organ Imaging and Pediatric Update, 2001
30 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Review the definitions of types of breast cancers missed on screening mammography
• See examples of cases where the breast cancer was missed on screening mammography
• Understand expected rates of missed breast cancers on screening
• Review processes by which breast cancer screening is audited

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit