Quantifying breast cancer over-diagnosis in an organized mammography screening program

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1017890

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

While breast screening reduces breast cancer deaths by finding cancers earlier, it may also find cancers that would never have required treatment. Currently there is no clear consensus about the level over-diagnosis. This study will examine the extent of over-diagnosis by comparing the breast screening histories of women diagnosed with breast cancer and women who have not had breast cancer. Findings will inform policy on breast screening in Australia.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $92,314.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Epidemiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

breast cancer diagnosis | cancer detection | cancer screening | epidemiology | mammography

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