Screening vs. symptoms: which breast cancer detection leads to better life after treatment?

NCT ID NCT03877029

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at over 4,400 women to see if how breast cancer is found (by routine screening or because of symptoms) affects quality of life years later. Researchers compared side effects and well-being between these groups and also against women without breast cancer. The goal is to understand whether detection method or tumor type matters more for long-term health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cancer Registry of Norway

    Oslo, Oslo, 0304, Norway

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