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Results from recent studies can be used to compare the benefits and risks of mammographie screening with more accuracy than previously possible. Estimates for the theoretical risk from current low-dose mammography can be derived from populations exposed to high doses of radiation. A reasonable range of values for the benefit from mammographie screening can be obtained from combined analysis of recent screening projects.
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Feig, S.A. (1987). Projected Benefits and Risks from Mammographic Screening. In: Brünner, S., Langfeldt, B. (eds) Breast Cancer. Recent Results in Cancer Research, vol 105. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82964-2_13
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