Source: Annals of Oncology
Date of publication: April 2011
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Study examines whether the implementation of an organised mammographic screening programme in Florence has been successful in reducing socioeconomic inequalities in breast cancer survival.
Length of publication: 5 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
Source: BMJ
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Date of publication: January 2012
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: There is a commonly accepted view that breast screening probably does reduce mortality but the size of the effect is unclear. This has led to the proposed review of breast cancer screening in the United Kingdom.
Length of publication: 2 pages
Some important notes: This article is available in full text to all NHS Staff using Athens, for more information about accessing full text follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
Source: Cancer Research UK
Date of publication: November 2011
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Fear, anxiety and embarrassment are some of the main barriers preventing women from going for breast screening, according to research presented by the Gateshead Foundation Trust.
Length of publication: Webpage
Some important notes: This study has also been reported by Nursing Times. Follow this link for the Nursing Times story.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
Source: Nature Reviews Cancer
Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Early detection is thought to be our best tactic for tackling cancer, but a recent retrospective trend analysis published in the British Medical Journal indicates that mammography has not significantly contributed to reduced death rates from breast cancer.
Length of publication: [Journal article]
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
Source: Cancer
Date of publication: July 2011
In a nutshell: An evaluation of the Swedish Mammography Screening in Young Women (SCRY) Cohort.
Length of publication: [Journal article]
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
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