International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-9096

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Sevil Bicer

Sevil Bicer
Faculty of Health Sciences,
Central Campus, 38039 Melikgazi-Kayseri
Turkey

Publications
  • Research Article
    Assessment of Results of the Mammography Screenings among Women Older than 40 Years in a Residential Area
    Author(s): Sevil Bicer, Ayla Unsal, Gokce Demir and Yasemin Sadiye Ceyhan Sevil Bicer, Ayla Unsal, Gokce Demir and Yasemin Sadiye Ceyhan

    Objective: This study was conducted in order to determine the breast cancer risk levels among women older than 40, gain the habit of having a mammography which is one of the early screening programs, direct women to mammography, and assess the mammography results. Methods: The study was conducted on female patients older than 40, who were hospitalized in the services of a research and training hospital between 1 February and 1 June 2014, and their relatives (n=409). Appointments were received from K?r?ehir Early Diagnosis, Screening, and Training Center for women who completed the data collection form and breast cancer risk assessment form and they were guided in having mammography. Results: As a result of the mammography screening; while normal breast tissues were determined in 42.5% of the women, nodular lumps were det.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000457

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