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Screening outcomes by risk factor and age: evidence from BreastScreen WA for discussions of risk-stratified population screening.

Naomi NoguchiMichael L MarinovichElizabeth J WylieHelen G LundNehmat Houssami
Published in: The Medical journal of Australia (2021)
Screening CDR and (for some risk factors) ICR were higher for women in some age groups with personal histories of breast cancer or risk-relevant benign breast conditions or first degree family history of breast cancer, women with dense breasts or self-reported breast-related symptoms, and women using hormone-replacement therapy. Our findings could inform the evaluation of risk-based screening.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • replacement therapy
  • breast cancer risk
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • smoking cessation
  • metabolic syndrome
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • weight loss