Mammography and screening for breast cancer.
Mammography has been in general use as a breast imaging procedure for many years. More recently, it has taken on another important role, as a screening procedure for breast cancer. This article reviews its effectiveness in reducing morbidity and mortality resulting from the disease.
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Department of Radiology, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D011829:Radiation Dosage