Overdiagnosis due to screening mammography for women aged 40 years and over

To assess the effect of screening mammography for breast cancer on overdiagnosis in women aged 40 years and older at average risk of breast cancer.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Cancer > Breast > Early detection

Published:

27 July 2018

Authors:

Jacklyn G, McGeechan K, Houssami N, Bell K, Glasziou PP, Barratt A

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Jacklyn G, McGeechan K, Houssami N, Bell K, Glasziou PP, Barratt A. Overdiagnosis due to screening mammography for women aged 40 years and over. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD013076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013076