Current issues in mammographic breast cancer screening

Authors
Rickard, MT
Citation
Mt. Rickard, Current issues in mammographic breast cancer screening, HOSP MED, 60(5), 1999, pp. 325-328
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
325 - 328
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(199905)60:5<325:CIIMBC>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Mammographic screening for the early detection of breast cancer is widely a ccepted as the most effective means currently available to reduce breast ca ncer deaths. However, evidence shows chart to maximize benefits and minimis e harm, mammographic screening must be of high quality.