Systematic review and meta-analysis of prognostic characteristics for breast cancers in populations with digital versus film mammography indicate the transition may have increased both early detection and overdiagnosis

CONCLUSION: The increased detection of all grades of DCIS and invasive cancer may indicate both increased early detection of more aggressive disease and increased overdiagnosis.FUNDING: Australian National Health and Medical Research Council and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.REGISTRATION: PROSPERO 2017:CRD42017070601.PMID:38570078 | DOI:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2024.111339

Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - April 3, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rachel Farber Michael L Marinovich Audrey Pinna Nehmat Houssami Kevin McGeechan Alexandra Barratt Katy Jl Bell Source Type: research