THE RANDOMIZED TRIALS OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
Resource
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA v.42 n.5 pp.793~806
Journal
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Journal Volume
v.42
Journal Issue
n.5
Pages
793-806
Date Issued
2004
Date
2004
Author(s)
ROBERT, A., SMITH
STEPHEN, W., DUFFY
RHIAN, GABE
LASZLO, TABAR
YEN, AMY, M.F.
CHEN, TONY, HSIU-HSI
Abstract
Eight randomized controlled trials of mammography screening have been conducted to date. In addition to evaluating the efficacy of screening with an experimental design, the trials provided investigators with access to information about breast cancers much earlier in their development than had previously been available. The trials of mammographic screening provide conclusive evidence that the policy of offering screening is associated with a significant and substantial reduction in breast cancer mortality
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journal article