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One-stop diagnostic breast clinics: how often are breast cancers missed?

Britton P, Duffy SW, Sinnatamby R, et al. One-stop diagnostic breast clinics: how often are breast cancers missed? Br J Cancer. 2009;100(12). doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6605082.

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April 18, 2011
Britton P, Duffy SW, Sinnatamby R, et al. Br J Cancer. 2009;100(12).
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This study found that the missed cancer rate was only 1.7 per 1000 women evaluated in a symptomatic breast clinic over a 3-year period. The lowest sensitivity in accurate diagnosis was experienced in patients 40-49 years of age.

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Britton P, Duffy SW, Sinnatamby R, et al. One-stop diagnostic breast clinics: how often are breast cancers missed? Br J Cancer. 2009;100(12). doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6605082.