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Breast screening and women over the age of 65 : a review of the literature

By:

Jackson, B

Publication details: Thesis (BSc)-Manchester University, 2000Subject(s):

Theses, Nursing

Contents:

Introduction ; Methodology ; Mammography and older women ; Sources of information ; Cancer-related knowledge ; Implications for nursing practice ; Conclusion ; Appendix ; References

Summary: A review of the literature was undertaken to investigate whether promoting breast screening for older women was justified; to examine why older women are under-represented, and consequently under-utilise, breast screening; and to explore the beliefs older women hold concerning breast cancer.

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Introduction ; Methodology ; Mammography and older women ; Sources of information ; Cancer-related knowledge ; Implications for nursing practice ; Conclusion ; Appendix ; References

A review of the literature was undertaken to investigate whether promoting breast screening for older women was justified; to examine why older women are under-represented, and consequently under-utilise, breast screening; and to explore the beliefs older women hold concerning breast cancer.

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