Cohort profile of the Sloane Project: methodology for a prospective UK cohort study of >15 000 women with screen-detected non-invasive breast neoplasia
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Clements, K.Dodwell, D.
Hilton, B.
Stevens-Harris, I.
Pinder, S.
Wallis, M. G.
Maxwell, A. J.
Kearins, O.
Sibbering, M.
Shaaban, A. M.
Kirwan, Cliona C
Sharma, N.
Stobart, H.
Dulson-Cox, J.
Litherland, J.
Mylvaganam, S.
Provenzano, E.
Sawyer, E.
Thompson, A. M.
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Screening Quality Assurance Service, NHS England, Birmingham, UKIssue Date
2022
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Purpose: The introduction of breast screening in the UK led to an increase in the detection of non-invasive breast neoplasia, predominantly ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-obligatory precursor of invasive breast cancer. The Sloane Project, a UK prospective cohort study of screen-detected non-invasive breast neoplasia, commenced in 2003 to evaluate the radiological assessment, surgical management, pathology, adjuvant therapy and outcomes for non-invasive breast neoplasia. Long-term follow-up and accurate data collection are essential to examine the clinical impact. Here, we describe the establishment, development and analytical processes for this large UK cohort study. Participants: Women diagnosed with non-invasive breast neoplasia via the UK National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) from 01 April 2003 are eligible, with a minimum age of 46 years. Diagnostic, therapeutic and follow-up data collected via proformas, complement date and cause of death from national data sources. Accrual for patients with DCIS ceased in 2012 but is ongoing for patients with epithelial atypia/in situ neoplasia, while follow-up for all continues long term. Findings to date: To date, patients within the Sloane cohort comprise one-third of those diagnosed with DCIS within the NHSBSP and are representative of UK practice. DCIS has a variable outcome and confirms the need for longer-term follow-up for screen-detected DCIS. However, the radiology and pathology features of DCIS can be used to inform patient management. We demonstrate validation of follow-up information collected from national datasets against traditional, manual methods. Future plans: Conclusions derived from the Sloane Project are generalisable to women in the UK with screen-detected DCIS. The follow-up methodology may be extended to other UK cohort studies and routine clinical follow-up. Data from English patients entered into the Sloane Project are available on request to researchers under data sharing agreement. Annual follow-up data collection will continue for a minimum of 20 years.Citation
Clements K, Dodwell D, Hilton B, Stevens-Harris I, Pinder S, Wallis MG, et al. Cohort profile of the Sloane Project: methodology for a prospective UK cohort study of >15 000 women with screen-detected non-invasive breast neoplasia. BMJ open. 2022 Dec 19;12(12):e061585. PubMed PMID: 36535720. Pubmed Central PMCID: PMC9764674. Epub 2022/12/20. eng.Journal
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