Scientists at National Institutes of Health describe research in breast cancer prevention

A new study, "Assessing the impact of screening mammography: Breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in Connecticut (1943-2002)," is now available. "Randomized controlled studies demonstrate that early detection and intervention reduce breast cancer mortality by approximately 25%. Though the ultimate goal of screening is to reduce breast cancer deaths, the immediate goal is to detect and treat early-stage tumors before they pose a threat to life. To assess the impact of early detection and intervention in the general population, we analyzed breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in the NCI's Historical Connecticut Tumor Registry (1943-2002)," scientists in the United States...

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