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Issue date:
1 March 2007
Status:
Current
Corporate Author:
Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora
Type:
Resource
Topic:
Breast screening, Screening, Women's health

Women who have symptoms of breast cancer are sometimes referred to BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) by their GP, or self refer to the programme. However, this has a number of risks, including that the breast cancer may not be detected by a mammogram and that there will be a delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Dr Madeleine Wall, Clinical Leader, BreastScreen Aotearoa.