Breast cancer: key references and evidence
References
Black R, Stockton D (eds). Cancer scenarios: An aid to planning cancer services in Scotland in the next decade. Edinburgh: Scottish Executive, 2001.
(see also the Cancer Scenarios update)
Brewster DH, Stockton DL, Harvey J, Mackay M. Reliability of cancer registration data in Scotland, 1997. Eur J Cancer 2002; 38: 414-417.
Ferlay J, Bray F, Pisani P, Parkin DM.Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence Worldwide. IARC CancerBase No. 5. version 2.0. Lyon: IARCPress, 2004. Lyon: IARCPress, 2004.
(the GLOBOCAN database is the electronic version of this)
Forman D, Stockton D, Moller H, Quinn M, Babb P, De Angelis R, Micheli A. Cancer Prevalence in the UK: results from the EUROPREVAL Study. Annals of Oncol 2003; 14: 648-654.
Micheli A, Mugno E, Krogh V, Quinn MJ, Coleman M, Hakulinen T, Gatta G, Berrino F, Capocaccia R & the EUROPREVAL Working Group. Cancer prevalence in European registry areas. Annals of Oncology 2002; 13: 840–865.
Quinn M, Wood H, Cooper N, Rowan S. Cancer Atlas of the United Kingdom and Ireland 1991-2000. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan, 2005.
Sant M, Allemani C, Capocaccia R, et al. Stage at diagnosis is a key explanation of differences in breast cancer survival across Europe. Int J Cancer 2003; 106:416-422.
Sant M, Allemani C, Berrino F, et al. Breast carcinoma survival in Europe and the USA: a population-based study. Cancer 2004;100(4):715.722.
Sharpe K. Better Cancer Care: An Aid to Planning Cancer Services. Cancer Incidence Projections for Scotland (2006 - 2020) Updated to Reflect 2006-based Population Projections. Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2008.
Key policy documents:Clinical Standards Board for Scotland. Breast Screening. Clinical Standards 
(326Kb). Edinburgh: CSBS, 2002.
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland. Scottish Breast Screening Programme 2006 Follow-up. (1301Kb). Edinburgh: NHSQIS, 2006.
Clinical Standards Board for Scotland. Breast cancer services: National overview. Edinburgh: CSBS, 2002.
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland. Management of Breast Cancer Services. (419Kb). Edinburgh: NHSQIS, 2008.
Scottish Executive Health Department. Cancer in Scotland: Action for Change, 2001. Edinburgh: Scottish Executive, 2001.
Scottish Executive Health Department. Cancer in Scotland: Sustaining Change, 2004. Edinburgh: Scottish Executive, 2004.
Scottish Government Health Directorate. Better Cancer Care, An Action Plan, 2008 Edinburgh: Scottish Government, 2008.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Sign 84: Management of breast cancer in women(452Kb). Edinburgh: SIGN, 2005.
(see also the Sign 84: Quick reference guide(167Kb)
Effectiveness evidence
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NHS Health Scotland: Scottish perspectives on NICE public health guidance - Index page
National Library for Public Health - Home page
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination - Home page
Cochrane Reviews - Topic index page
EPPI-Centre: Evidence library - Home page
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance - Topic index page
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) - Home page
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