Early Detection of Breast Cancer through Population-Based Mammographic Screening in Asian Women: A Comparison Study between Screen-Detected and Symptomatic Breast Cancers
Esther W. L. Chuwa, Allen W. Y. Yeo, Heng Nung Koong, Chow Yin Wong, Wei Sean Yong, Puay Hoon Tan, Juliana T. S. Ho, Jill S. L. Wong, Gay Hui Ho
The Breast Journal, Volume 15 Number 2, 2009 133–139
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Screening mammography has allowed the detection of smaller and hence oncologically more favorable lesions in Asian women. Although no significant survival benefit was demonstrated in our study, a longer period of follow-up is essential before the benefit of mortality reduction, as a result of mammography screening becomes evident in our population
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