Abstract
Available evidence for the induction of cancer in the human breast by small doses of radiation is reviewed. A comparison is made of risk estimates for the frequency of breast cancer in excess of controls, per rad of ionizing radiation, resulting from multiple fluoroscopy, radiotherapy of non-malignant diseases of the breast, or the exposure of Japanese bomb survivors. The significance of the age at exposure is discussed, and consideration is given to the application of the evidence to practical problems in radiography, radiotherapy, screening by mammography, and radiological protection for occupational exposure.
Mole, R H
[1]
- Medical Research Council, Harwell (UK). Radiobiological Research Unit
Citation Formats
Mole, R H.
Sensitivity of the human breast to cancer induction by ionizing radiation.
United Kingdom: N. p.,
1978.
Web.
Mole, R H.
Sensitivity of the human breast to cancer induction by ionizing radiation.
United Kingdom.
Mole, R H.
1978.
"Sensitivity of the human breast to cancer induction by ionizing radiation."
United Kingdom.
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title = {Sensitivity of the human breast to cancer induction by ionizing radiation}
author = {Mole, R H}
abstractNote = {Available evidence for the induction of cancer in the human breast by small doses of radiation is reviewed. A comparison is made of risk estimates for the frequency of breast cancer in excess of controls, per rad of ionizing radiation, resulting from multiple fluoroscopy, radiotherapy of non-malignant diseases of the breast, or the exposure of Japanese bomb survivors. The significance of the age at exposure is discussed, and consideration is given to the application of the evidence to practical problems in radiography, radiotherapy, screening by mammography, and radiological protection for occupational exposure.}
journal = []
volume = {51:606}
journal type = {AC}
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year = {1978}
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title = {Sensitivity of the human breast to cancer induction by ionizing radiation}
author = {Mole, R H}
abstractNote = {Available evidence for the induction of cancer in the human breast by small doses of radiation is reviewed. A comparison is made of risk estimates for the frequency of breast cancer in excess of controls, per rad of ionizing radiation, resulting from multiple fluoroscopy, radiotherapy of non-malignant diseases of the breast, or the exposure of Japanese bomb survivors. The significance of the age at exposure is discussed, and consideration is given to the application of the evidence to practical problems in radiography, radiotherapy, screening by mammography, and radiological protection for occupational exposure.}
journal = []
volume = {51:606}
journal type = {AC}
place = {United Kingdom}
year = {1978}
month = {Jun}
}