Cochrane review on screening for breast cancer with mammography

In 2000, we reported that there is no reliable evidence that screening for breast cancer reduces mortality. As we discuss here, a Cochrane review has now confirmed and strengthened our previous findings. The review also shows that breast-cancer mortality is a misleading outcome measure. Finally, we...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 2001-10, Vol.358 (9290), p.1340-1342
Main Authors: Olsen, Ole, Gøtzsche, Peter C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - mortality
Female
Humans
Mammography
Mass Screening
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Review Literature as Topic
Risk Factors
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Summary:In 2000, we reported that there is no reliable evidence that screening for breast cancer reduces mortality. As we discuss here, a Cochrane review has now confirmed and strengthened our previous findings. The review also shows that breast-cancer mortality is a misleading outcome measure. Finally, we use data supplemental to those in the Cochrane review to show that screening leads to more aggressive treatment.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(01)06449-2