Weighing the Benefits and Burdens of Mammography Screening Among Women Age 80 Years or Older
Mara A. Schonberg, Rebecca A. Silliman, and Edward R. Marcantonio
J Clin Oncol 27:1774-1780, 2009
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The majority of women ≥ 80 years are screened with mammography yet few benefit.
Meanwhile, 12.5% experience a burden from screening.
The data from this study can be used to inform elderly women's decision making and potentially lead to more rational use of screening.
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