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New analysis points to low overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening

University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences From: eurekalert.org/new. When women take part in breast cancer screening, they are informed that screening may detect cancers that would never have caused symptoms or problems during their lifetime.

New analysis points to low overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening

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University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences From: eurekalert.org/new.

When women take part in breast cancer screening, they are informed that screening may detect cancers that would never have caused symptoms or problems during their lifetime.

The extent of overdiagnosis has been one of the most debated issues in breast cancer screening for...

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University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences From: eurekalert.org/new. When women take part in breast cancer screening, they are informed that screening may detect cancers that would never have caused symptoms or problems during their lifetime. The extent of overdiagnosis has been one of the most debated issues in breast cancer screening for...

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