Advancing breast cancer screening: a call for updated policy and practice
Commentary on: Yao MM, Vy VPT, Chen TH, Hsu HH, Hsu GC, Lee CS, Lin LJ, Chia SL, Wu CC, Chan WP, Yen AM. Performance measures of 8,169,869 examinations in the National Breast Cancer Screening Program in Taiwan, 2004-2020. BMC Med. 2023 Dec 15;21(1):497. doi: 10.1186/s12916-023-03217-7. ### Implications for practice and research Breast cancer continues to be a major public health concern, affecting millions of women globally each year.1 An early diagnosis using mammography is crucial for a successful treatment and better quality of life.2 Many women still do not receive regular mammography screening due to factors such as lack of awareness or limited access.3 Yao et al evaluated the impact of Taiwan’s Breast Cancer Screening …