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This indicator covers the proportion of women aged 50 to 70 years whose record shows a breast screening test has been performed within the last 3 years. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG84

Result type

Network / system level indicators

Last updated

30 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer. This involves using laser energy to destroying the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer. This involves using narrow instruments to remove the lymph nodes through small, rather than large, openings to reduce the risk of infection and other problems.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2005

This guideline covers identifying children, young people and adults with symptoms that could be caused by cancer. It outlines appropriate investigations in primary care, and selection of people to refer for a specialist opinion. It aims to help people understand what to expect if they have symptoms that may suggest cancer.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

2 October 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on brachytherapy as the sole method of adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer after local excision. This involves inserting radioactive sources into the space in the breast where tissue has been removed to minimise the chances of the cancer coming back.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2008

having a stroke. Intrabeam radiotherapy for treating early breast cancer Use this decision aid to help you and your healthcare...

for treating newly diagnosed high risk metastatic hormone-naive prostate cancer [ID945] 3 September 2020 TBC Afamelanotide for treating...

Evidence-based recommendations on trastuzumab (Herceptin) for treating HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

24 November 2010

CG164/4 Question Chemoprevention to reduce incidence of breast cancer:- A randomised controlled trial is recommended to compare the...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

chemotherapy after surgery for early breast cancer More people with early breast cancer could be spared chemotherapy and

Recommendation ID NG23/1 Question Women with breast cancer:- What is the safety and effectiveness of alternatives to systemic HRT as...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 December 2015

NG23/2 Question Effects of HRT on breast cancer risk:- What is the difference in the risk of breast cancer in menopausal...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 December 2015

NICE helps practitioners and commissioners get the best care to patients, fast, while ensuring value for the taxpayer.

NG101/1 Question Surgery to the breast:- What is the optimum tumour-free margin width after breast-conserving surgery for...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 December 2018

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the ATEC breast biopsy system

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

10 November 2015