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Andrew J. Coldman, PhD
Background Breasts are composed of varying amounts of fibroglandular and fatty tissue. Normal fibroglandular breast tissue appears white on a mammogram and is described as dense, while fatty breast tissue appears... Read More
Background The population of British Columbia is growing and is forecast to reach more than 5.6 million by the year 2030.[1] At the same time, BC’s population is aging; the rapid aging of Canada’s population in... Read More
We would like to thank Dr Gordon for her letter and the opportunity it provides for a response to the points she raises. Her first two points relate to the potential of mammography screening to reduce surgical... Read More
Background In the past 5 years breast cancer screening has come under increased scrutiny, and recommendations for screening mammography have been reviewed and revised. In the UK an independent panel was created and... Read More
Rectal cancer outcomes are dependent on stage of cancer and appropriate management. The most important management that determines outcome is adequacy of surgical resection. Adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy also have... Read More
Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the surgical technique of choice for resection of rectal cancer. TME is associated with the lowest published recurrence rates—5% to 10%—for rectal cancer management.[1-4] Surgeon... Read More
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in BC after lung cancer. The lifetime risk of dying of colorectal cancer is about 3%. Most, if not all, colorectal cancers are believed to develop from... Read More