title: European Society of Mastology Consensus Conference on breast cancer screening: report of the evaluation committee.
abstract: On 4 February 1993, the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) convened a meeting of experts in Paris to evaluate the current evidence on the value and hazards of breast cancer screening. The Committee consisted of individuals from different countries throughout Europe and from different disciplines. We summarise here the deliberations and conclusions of the Committee.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Wald
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chamberlain
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hackshaw
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016504:Breast Self-Examination; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012955:Societies, Medical