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MacDonald, R. | ||||
| Title | Mammography screening for breast cancer: Does it reduce the mortality rate? | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2005 | Publication | Vision: A Journal of Nursing | Abbreviated Journal | Available online from Eastern Institute of Technology |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 8-12 | ||
| Keywords | Breast cancer; Screening; Risk management; Health education; Cancer | ||||
| Abstract | This paper critically examines the literature on mammography as a breast cancer screening modality. It looks at what the New Zealand consumer is being told about the scientific uncertainties about the effectiveness of mammography and the substantial risks involved with it. This literature review raises concerns about the lack of information available for healthy women to make a fully informed decision about mammography screening. | ||||
| Call Number | NRSNZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1304 | ||
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