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Breast Cancer
Research from Ohio State University reveals new findings on breast cancer
July 24th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, " To obtain quality-of-life (QOL) valuations associated with mammography screening and breast cancer treatment that are suitable for use in cost-effectiveness analyses. Subjects comprised 131 women (age range 50-79 years) randomly sampled from a breast cancer screening program." "In an in-person or telephone interview, women rated the QOL impact of 14 clinical scenarios (ranging from mammography to end-of-life care for breast cancer) using a visual analogue scale anchored by death (0) and perfect health/quality of life (100). Women rated the scenarios describing true negative results, false positive results, and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-07-24)
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