Until we have more evidence, we remain sceptical about the effectiveness of screening.

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Mr Alan Scott, who headed the Medical Research Council study into the effectiveness of a screening programme, welcomed the move.

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In this country, screening protocols are decided based on effectiveness, and each group determines effectiveness in their own way.

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The review into the effectiveness of the breast screening programme was commissioned by Cancer Research UK and the Department of Health and is due to report back on Tuesday.

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