Mammography, which is an x-ray picture of the breast, is efficient also for women over the age of 70. For women invited to regular mammography screening over the age of 70, the reduction in mortality rate was significant. This according to a vast new study from Sweden.
This new Swedish study builds upon twenty years of follow ups and over 2,000 breast cancer deaths. It turned out that the breast cancer mortality rate was 20 per cent lower for women invited to partake in mammography between the ages of 70 and 74 compared to those who were only invited up until the age of 69. For those who actually took part in screening, the mortality rate reduction was a full 27 per cent.
Source: Umea University
Journal reference: Mao, Z., et al. (2020) Effectiveness of Population Based Service Screening with Mammography for Women Aged 70–74 Years in Sweden. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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