FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 C A N C E R S C R E E N I N G Diagnostic Screens for Breast Cancer By Chelsea Lacey-Mabe Early detection of breast cancer remains a top concern for healthcare providers. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 240,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2016, and 16% percent of those women will actually die from the disease.1 Luckily, there’s a growing list of biomarkers that are being used to detect, diagnose and even treat cancer. Medical researchers remain on the forefront of conducting studies that help lab companies solve detection issues by developing new diagnostic tests. THINKSTOCK Patients and their providers cannot rely solely on mammograms. 17 ADVANCE FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS
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