Abstract
The incidence of breast cancer in the Netherlands and the methods of diagnosis and treatment are outlined. A systematic screening of the total female population would result in a number of breast cancers being found at a relatively early stage. The advantages and disadvantages of five methods of screening are discussed: breast self-examination by women, palpation by doctor or para-medical personnel, mammography, ultrasound and thermography. It is concluded that mammography currently appears to be the best method. The risk that the X-rays might cause cancer is negligible. Two large screening projects in the Netherlands are described and the preliminary results discussed. In the appendices, a number of aspects such as the current projects in the Netherlands, the risks of ionizing radiation, and the attitudes and response of women invited for screening, are elaborated upon. A discussion session between an advisory committee and a number of Dutch and foreign experts is also presented (in English).
Citation Formats
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Interim advice concerning the early detection of breast cancer. Interim-advies inzake de vroegtijdige opsporing van borstkanker.
Netherlands: N. p.,
1982.
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Interim advice concerning the early detection of breast cancer. Interim-advies inzake de vroegtijdige opsporing van borstkanker.
Netherlands.
None.
1982.
"Interim advice concerning the early detection of breast cancer. Interim-advies inzake de vroegtijdige opsporing van borstkanker."
Netherlands.
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title = {Interim advice concerning the early detection of breast cancer. Interim-advies inzake de vroegtijdige opsporing van borstkanker}
author = {None}
abstractNote = {The incidence of breast cancer in the Netherlands and the methods of diagnosis and treatment are outlined. A systematic screening of the total female population would result in a number of breast cancers being found at a relatively early stage. The advantages and disadvantages of five methods of screening are discussed: breast self-examination by women, palpation by doctor or para-medical personnel, mammography, ultrasound and thermography. It is concluded that mammography currently appears to be the best method. The risk that the X-rays might cause cancer is negligible. Two large screening projects in the Netherlands are described and the preliminary results discussed. In the appendices, a number of aspects such as the current projects in the Netherlands, the risks of ionizing radiation, and the attitudes and response of women invited for screening, are elaborated upon. A discussion session between an advisory committee and a number of Dutch and foreign experts is also presented (in English).}
place = {Netherlands}
year = {1982}
month = {Jan}
}
title = {Interim advice concerning the early detection of breast cancer. Interim-advies inzake de vroegtijdige opsporing van borstkanker}
author = {None}
abstractNote = {The incidence of breast cancer in the Netherlands and the methods of diagnosis and treatment are outlined. A systematic screening of the total female population would result in a number of breast cancers being found at a relatively early stage. The advantages and disadvantages of five methods of screening are discussed: breast self-examination by women, palpation by doctor or para-medical personnel, mammography, ultrasound and thermography. It is concluded that mammography currently appears to be the best method. The risk that the X-rays might cause cancer is negligible. Two large screening projects in the Netherlands are described and the preliminary results discussed. In the appendices, a number of aspects such as the current projects in the Netherlands, the risks of ionizing radiation, and the attitudes and response of women invited for screening, are elaborated upon. A discussion session between an advisory committee and a number of Dutch and foreign experts is also presented (in English).}
place = {Netherlands}
year = {1982}
month = {Jan}
}