A case-control study to evaluate the impact of the breast screening programme on mortality in England.

Roberta Maroni Nathalie J MassatDharmishta ParmarAmanda DibdenJack CuzickPeter D Sasieni Stephen W Duffy

Published in: British journal of cancer (2020)

According to this England-wide case-control study, mammography screening still plays an important role in lowering the risk of dying from breast cancer. Women aged 65 or over see a stronger and longer lasting benefit of screening compared to younger women.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
breast cancer risk
pregnancy outcomes
palliative care
cardiovascular events
clinical trial
risk factors
pregnant women
computed tomography
study protocol
young adults
coronary artery disease
metabolic syndrome