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. 1970 Sep 19;3(5724):696-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5724.696.

Is screening for cancer worth while? Results from a well-woman clinic for cancer detection

J B Davey, W P Greening, J A McKinna

Is screening for cancer worth while? Results from a well-woman clinic for cancer detection

J B Davey et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

1,768 women were screened for breast and cervical cancer in the year May 1968 to April 1969. Clinical examination followed the completion of a simple questionary. Investigations included thermography and mammography of the breast and cytology of the cervical and vaginal smears. Breast cancer was detected in 15 patients (0.85% or 8.5 per 1,000) and none was aware of any abnormality though 13 of the tumours were clinically palpable. Carcinoma in situ of the cervix was found in a further eight (0.45% or 4.5 per 1,000).

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