History of Mammography Technology
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What was the primary goal of the innovation in breast cancer control introduced by Halstead in 1898?

  • To detect breast cancer before it is palpable (correct)
  • To study the radiographic appearance of breast cancers
  • To perform radical mastectomies on all breast cancer patients
  • To develop surgical techniques for advanced breast cancer cases
  • In what year did Otto Kleinschmidt make the first published radiograph of a living person's breast?

  • 1927 (correct)
  • 1898
  • 1930
  • 1924
  • What did a group of male radiologists in Rochester, NY in 1924 admire and discuss that led to the speculation about x-raying the breast to locate tumors?

  • Surgical techniques for breast cancer
  • Survival rates of breast cancer patients
  • Chest X-ray of a buxom woman (correct)
  • Radiographic studies of cancerous breasts
  • What impact has the combination of early detection, diagnosis, and treatment had on survival rates for breast cancer?

    <p>Steady increase in survival rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what decade did publications on mammography start to appear in South America, the United States, and Europe?

    <p>1930s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was described using radiographic studies of cancerous breasts removed at surgery?

    <p>The mechanism of how breast cancer spreads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology substantially lowered the radiation dose received by the patient compared to using industrial-grade x-ray film?

    <p>Xerography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company first introduced the combination of higher resolution x-ray film, faster-speed film, and an intensifying screen, reducing patient radiation exposure further?

    <p>duPont Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What project, initiated in 1973, demonstrated the effectiveness of screening and physical examination for breast cancer?

    <p>Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Project (BCDDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which advancement in mammography imaging made xerographic images easier to understand and evaluate, leading to wider usage for evaluating breast disease?

    <p>Introduction of xerography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did mammography become a reliable clinical tool due to advancements like low-kilovoltage x-ray tubes and high-detail x-ray film?

    <p>1950s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the 'Father of Mammography' and was associated with M.D. Anderson Hospital in the 1960s?

    <p>Robert Egan, MD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation was implemented in 1992 to mandate high-quality breast cancer screening programs?

    <p>Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception that impacts some women's decision to undergo mammography?

    <p>Radiation exposure from mammography can cause breast cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancements have been introduced to improve mammography imaging?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for developing breast cancer?

    <p>Family history of the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what decade was the public perception about radiation exposure from diagnostic X-rays leading to more breast cancers than being detected?

    <p>1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of hormonal history on breast cancer risk?

    <p>Hormones influence glandular tissue during various life stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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