Published November 2007
With the use of larger core biopsies at assessment, there are an increasing number of cases where the whole lesion may be removed and subsequent histology from open surgical biopsy shows no evidence of cancer. This creates issues about patient support and also data recording. This document sets out guidance for these cases and covers the following aspects:
- multi-disciplinary review
- patient handling and support
- data recording and entry
- audit
- NHSBSP home page
- Programme publications
- About breast screening
- What is breast screening?
- What does the NHS Breast Screening Programme do?
- When was the NHS Breast Screening Programme set up?
- What happens at a breast screening unit?
- Why are women under 50 not routinely invited?
- Are women screened over the age of 70?
- Screening women at higher risk
- Does breast screening save lives?
- Does breast screening have any risks?
- What is Digital Mammography?
- Research in breast screening
- About breast cancer
- Programme logistics
- Frequently asked questions
- Programme statistics
- Mammography equipment reports
- Programme news index
- Useful links
