[Short version of the guideline "Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Germany"].
The aim of this evidence-, consensus- and outcome-based good clinical practice guideline is to help physicians, and women in making appropriate healthcare decisions about the early detection of breast cancer. The principle of early detection of breast cancer comprises the detection and diagnosis of pre-malignant breast tumours (UICC stage 0, carcinoma in situ) with a possible cancer risk reduction and the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer at an early stage (UICC stage 1) with a scientifically proven 90% chance of cure. By establishing a nation-wide comprehensive quality assurance program for the early detection of breast cancer this guideline lays the foundation for a timely reduction of breast cancer mortality and achievement of cure with less impairment of patient's quality of life. It would appear that this guideline makes major improvements in women's healthcare feasible.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Senologie. schulzkd@web.de
Klaus-Dieter
KD
Schulz
Michael
M
Koller
Wilfried
W
Lorenz
Rolf
R
Kreienberg
Robert
R
Fischer
Ute-Susann
US
Albert
D000465:Algorithms; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care