Mammography screening for breast cancer.
There is now unequivocal evidence that screening with mammography reduces the mortality of breast cancer. This benefit will best be realized by a national screening program. Such programs require a meticulous organization with dedicated staff who are experienced in the management of screen-detected lesions.
University Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D008875:Middle Aged; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D006113:United Kingdom