Category Archives: Breast Health Problem

Benign and Malignant Conditions of the Breast – A Self-Instructional Program – ROJoson

I think I first wrote this in 2005 as part of my teaching assignment to the University of the Philippines College of Medicine Learning Unit IV. I lectured on this topic from 2005 up to time of my retirement in … Continue reading

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Breast Tumor – Case Discussion

52 y.o./ female with chief complaint of right breast mass.   4 month prior – noted right breast mass   PE Right breast mass, 3 cm, solid, hard, ill-defined border, movable, tender,  very near subareolar area with no axillary node … Continue reading

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Practical Mammopathology in Medical Practice

Practical Mammopathology in Medical Practice Reynaldo O. Joson, MD, MHA, MHPEd, MS Surg 1999;2000 INTRODUCTION A complaint in the breast is a very common cause for medical consultation.  All physicians should, therefore, know at least how to evaluate patients with … Continue reading

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Breast Diseases – ROJoson

Breast Diseases Reynaldo O. Joson, M.D. There are nine breast disorders which all physicians should try to be familiar with. These nine breast disorders are the following: Breast cancer Breast cancer in the female Paget’s disease of the nipple Malignant … Continue reading

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Breast Health Problem – Problem-based Learning – Triggers

Breast Problem  Trigger 1: Patient with a BREAST problem. Questions: What are the general goals in the management of a patient with a BREAST problem? What are the four main functions of a physician in the management of a patient … Continue reading

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Research Issues in Patients with Breast Disorders

Research Issues in Patients with Breast Disorders Output of students from UPCM circa 1999 Case This is the case of Delia Sanchez, 53 y.o. female, Filipino, married, housewife, right-handed, currently resideing in Potrero, Malabon, who was admitted for the first … Continue reading

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Psychosocial Issues on Patients with Breast Disorders

Psychosocial Issues on Patients with Breast Disorders Output of Students from UPCM circa 1999 Raymund Lirag; Anna Lizza Lopez; Joel Macatula; Samuel Maghuyop; Sidney Manahan; Antonio Mangubat; Jon Marquez; Elenore Meca; Diane Mercado; Novette Morales; Alex Noche; Anna Ocampo; Ivan … Continue reading

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Bioethical Issues in Patients with Breast Disorders

Bioethical Issues in Patients with Breast Disorders Output of students from UPCM circa 1999 Dexter Pajares; Junn Pajarillo; Ryann Pangan; Ivy Patdu; Jesus Ceferino Patino; Emmanuel Prudente; Leonila Quiambao; Sampaguita Quijano; Leda Mae Rabot; Judith Ragaza; Jon Ramirez; Carmencita Recto; … Continue reading

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Physical Examination of the Breast

Physical Examination of the Breast  Reynaldo O. Joson, M.D.              A physician does a breast examination for two reasons.  One is for screening or check-up in those with no breast complaint.  The other reason is for investigating a breast complaint.  … Continue reading

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