Feasibility of screening for breast cancer.
The feasibility of screening for breast cancer by clinical examination and X-ray mammography has been studied. The results suggest that a breast screening programme is safe from dangers of irradiation and can be conducted by non-medical staff. The response of women at risk suggests that the service is acceptable to the general public. The hospital service could deal with the additional surgical work.
D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003954:Diagnostic Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D011829:Radiation Dosage