Evidence of Reduction in Breast Cancer Mortality Resulting From Mammography Cancer Screening in Japan

Abstract

On the basis of meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials of breast cancer screening with mammography conducted throughout the world, which indicated a significant reduction of breast cancer mortality, breast cancer screening with X-ray mammography was introduced in Japan in 2000. To obtain evidence that breast cancer screening with mammography in Japan can decrease the breast cancer mortality rate among women, efforts should be made to increase the acceptance/coverage rates.