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01-06-2013 | Review Article

Breast cancer screening: review of benefits and harms, and recommendations for developing and low-income countries

Authors: Meteb Al-Foheidi, Mubarak M. Al-Mansour, Ezzeldin M. Ibrahim

Published in: Medical Oncology | Issue 2/2013

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Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. The disease remains a public health concern as recent evidence indicates that the breast cancer burden has increased mainly in developing and low-income countries (DLICs). Despite the demonstrated benefits, the debate about the real benefits and harms of breast cancer screening is ongoing. Many experts believe that the benefits of screening, in terms of reduced breast cancer mortality, outweigh the harms, whereas others think the opposite. In this review, we assess the clinical utility of available screening modalities, present evidence, overdiagnosis, cost-effectiveness, and other pertinent issues. We also examine relevant data from DLICs to underscore the barriers and challenges that impede implementation of screening strategies in those populations. We also provide recommendations concerning rational preventive strategies for breast cancer control for women in DLICs.
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Metadata
Title
Breast cancer screening: review of benefits and harms, and recommendations for developing and low-income countries
Authors
Meteb Al-Foheidi
Mubarak M. Al-Mansour
Ezzeldin M. Ibrahim
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Medical Oncology / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1357-0560
Electronic ISSN: 1559-131X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-013-0471-5

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