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Differences in mammography screening attendance among non-Western immigrants in Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway

Preventive Medicine Reports, 2023
Several studies have shown that attendance rates are lower among non-Western immigrants than among natives. As the Nordic countries have quite similar health systems and populations but also differences in the organisation of their organised mammography ...
Sisse Helle Njor, Sirpa Heinävaara, Hrefna Stefansdóttir, Mari Nygård, Eva María Guðmundsdóttir, Sameer Bhargava, Aku Leivonen, Suzanne Campbell, Bo Søborg, Solveig Hofvind, Tytti Sarkeala, Ilse Vejborg, Maarit Lamminmäki   +12 more
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Women’s conceptual knowledge about breast cancer screening and overdiagnosis in Norway: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, 2021
Objective To investigate conceptual knowledge about mammographic screening among Norwegian women.Design We administered a cross-sectional, web-based survey.
Nehmat Houssami, Solveig Hofvind, Marit B Veierød, Kaitlyn M Tsuruda, Gunvor G Waade, Gunhild Mangerud   +5 more
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Breast Cancer Risk Stratification and Screening Practices of Women in South Kerala, India: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023
Introduction: The incidence of breast cancer is increasing in India, making it the most common cancer among women. Early detection of breast cancer is crucial for reducing morbidity, mortality, and improving the quality of life for patients. However,
Susanna John, Regi Jose, Anil Bindu Sukumaran, Manju Leelavathy, PV Benny   +4 more
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SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER

Medical Journal of Australia, 1977
In the October issue of the Journal on p. 818 the statement is made, “Although the New York experience suggests that women under the age of 50 do not benefit from screening, over half the cancers found in the West London study were in women under 50 years of age”.
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Self-reported symptoms among participants in a population-based screening program

Breast, 2020
Background: A limited number of studies have explored the association between self-reported symptoms and the risk of breast cancer among participants of population based screening programs.
Marthe Larsen, Marie Lilleborge, Einar Vigeland, Solveig Hofvind   +3 more
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Extending screening intervals for women at low risk of breast cancer: do they find it acceptable?

BMC Cancer, 2021
Background Trials of risk estimation in breast cancer screening programmes, in order to identify women at higher risk and offer extra screening/preventive measures, are ongoing.
Lorna McWilliams, Victoria G. Woof, Louise S. Donnelly, Anthony Howell, D. Gareth Evans, David P. French   +5 more
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Letter on “Sharing trial results directly with trial participants and other stakeholders after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic hit the UK – experience from the ActWELL trial”

Trials, 2021
After the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic took hold in the UK, the ActWELL trial team’s plans to present the trial results to participants and other stakeholders had to change. Instead of face-face events, three online events were planned and hosted successfully. In
Hanne Bruhn, Annie S. Anderson, Amy Hickman, E. Jane Macaskill, Shaun Treweek   +4 more
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Research Progress of Breast Ultrasound in the Screening of Breast Cancer

Xiehe Yixue Zazhi, 2022
Breast cancer has become the most prevalent malignant tumor worldwide. Screening improves the rate of early detection and is important for the treatment and prognosis of breast cancer.
WANG Yingjiao, WANG Lihong, LI Ruyin, SHEN Songjie, SUN Qiang   +4 more
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Trends in breast cancer screening rates among Korean women: results from the Korean National Cancer Screening Survey, 2005-2020 [PDF]

Epidemiology and Health, 2022
OBJECTIVES Since 2002, the Korean government has provided breast cancer screening as part of the National Cancer Screening Program. This study reported trends in the screening rate among Korean women from 2005 to 2020, including organized and ...
Soo Yeon Song, Yun Yeong Lee, Hye Young Shin, Bomi Park, Mina Suh, Kui Son Choi, Jae Kwan Jun   +6 more
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Mapping evidence on knowledge of breast cancer screening and its uptake among women in Ghana: a scoping review

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Introduction Female breast cancer is currently the most commonly diagnosed cancer globally with an estimated 2.3 million new cases in 2020. Due to its rising frequency and high mortality rate in both high- and low-income countries, breast cancer has ...
Agani Afaya, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Somin Sang, Vida Nyagre Yakong, Richard Adongo Afaya, Jinhee Shin, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah   +6 more
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