Most breast cancer screening trials have a flawed design

Indian J Surg. 2011 Dec;73(6):419-22. doi: 10.1007/s12262-011-0342-2. Epub 2011 Oct 25.

Abstract

In the present article, we discuss that why most breast cancer screening trials have a flawed origin. We suggest some solutions to correct these flaws so that more valid and reliable screening trials can be conducted in the future.

Keywords: Bias; Breast cancer; Mammography; Quality of life; Screening trials.