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What is Breast Cancer Screening Error Explained about?

- Over 450,000 older women in England missed out on breast cancer screening invitations over the past 9 years due to an IT error. The error was discovered through an analysis of screening trial data. - It is estimated the error may have led to between 135-270 extra deaths from breast cancer. However, others are skeptical of this estimate given the uncertain benefits of screening older women. - Public Health England plans to contact the affected women and offer catch-up screening, but there is doubt about

Author
Thiago Sarti
Language
EN