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Recommendations on screening for breast cancer in women aged 40-74 years who are not at increased risk for breast cancer.

Authors :
Klarenbach, Scott
Sims-Jones, Nicki
Lewin, Gabriela
Singh, Harminder
Thériault, Guylène
Tonelli, Marcello
Doull, Marion
Courage, Susan
Garcia, Alejandra Jaramillo
Thombs, Brett D.
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 12/10/2018, Vol. 190 Issue 49, pE1441-E1451. 11p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article focuses on recommendations on screening for breast cancer in women who are not at increased risk for breast cancer. It mentions that the University of Alberta's Evidence Review and Synthesis Centre conducted a systematic review of women's values and preferences on outcomes of breast cancer screening and how these valuations are used in decision-making.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08203946
Volume :
190
Issue :
49
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133394468
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.180463