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Call for expression of interest for the working group on colorectal cancer
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is launching the European Commission Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (ECICC) to develop evidence-based guidelines and a quality assurance scheme.
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Using GRADE to choose from multiple interventions
Paper published in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology: "Using GRADE Evidence to decision Frameworks to chose from multiple interventions".
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ECIBC mourns the loss of a valued member
Karen Benn, member of the ECIBC's Quality Assurance Scheme development group, passed away on 4 September. She worked passionately to infuse the initiative with a patients' perspective.
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Information corner on breast cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic
The JRC has conducted a review of guidelines addressing the management of breast cancer patients to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on their care.
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Updated recommendations for early detection of breast cancer
The JRC has published the full set of documentation for four recommendations which have been updated, and a new recommendation was issued on the use of tomosynthesis in screening tailored for women with high mammographic breast density.
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Adherence to breast cancer guidelines in Europe
Paper published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. "Healthcare providers’ adherence to breast cancer guidelines in Europe: a systematic literature review"
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The coronavirus outbreak and management of breast cancer patients
The JRC carried out a rapid review of recommendations addressing the management of breast cancer patients to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak for the screening, diagnosis and care of cancer patients.
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New guidelines on breast cancer screening and diagnosis
On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the JRC presents a plethora of new, evidence-based recommendations for breast cancer healthcare on its new, enhanced, user-friendly website.
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Recommendations in the era of guideline transparency
Paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. "Methods for Development of the European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer Guidelines: Recommendations in the Era of Guideline Transparency"
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How to inform women about their breast cancer screening results: new recommendations published
The JRC has released 10 new evidence-based recommendations on how mammogram results and follow-up appointments should be communicated to women within screening programmes.