Attendance of the fourth (2008–2009) screening round of the Hungarian organized, nationwide breast cancer screening program

2013 ◽  
Vol 154 (50) ◽  
pp. 1975-1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imre Boncz ◽  
Lajos Döbrőssy ◽  
Zoltán Péntek ◽  
Attila Kovács ◽  
András Budai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Screening Mammography ◽  
Insurance Fund ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Attendance Rate ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Diagnostic Mammography

Introduction: Organised, nationwide screening for breast cancer with mammography in the age group between 45 and 65 years with 2 years screening interval started in Hungary in January 2002. Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the attendance rate of nationwide breast screening programme for the 2008–2009 years. Method: The data derive from the database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration. The ratio of women in the age group 45–65 years was calculated having either a screening mammography or a diagnostic mammography in the 4th screening round of the programme. Results: In the years 2000–2001, 7.6% of the women had an opportunistic screening mammography while in 2008–2009 31.2% of the target population had screening mammography within the organized programme. During the same periods 20.2% (2000–2001) and 20.4% (2008–2009) of women had a diagnostic mammography. Thus the total (screening and diagnostic) coverage of mammography increased from 26.6% (2000–2001) to 50.1% (2008–2009). The attendance rate failed to change between 2002 and 2009. Conclusions: In order to decrease the mortality due to breast cancer, the attendance rate of mammography screening programme should be increased. Orv. Hetil., 154(50), 1975–1983.

scholarly journals Performance Indicators of Breast Cancer Screening program Based on National Screening Guideline in Rural area of Rudsar City in Gilan Province, Iran.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Pakdaman ◽  
Sareh Shakerian
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Population Coverage ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Cancer Screening Program

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the high prevalence of breast cancer mortality in the least developed countries is due to the diagnosis at late phases. Accordingly, cost-effective breast cancer screening plans are the most effective methods to control this cancer and increase women’s survival. Methods: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of the breast cancer screening program based on the guidelines of the Iran Ministry of Health on 14,493 eligible women in rural areas of Rudsar city in 2018-19. We calculated performance indicators such as target coverage, identification of the at-risk population, early diagnosis, referral index, and other statistical using SPSS 22 software. Results: Out of 14493 rural women aged 30-59 referred to health homes, 6992 women underwent breast cancer screening. Coverage of the program in the The target population coverage was estimated at 48%. Most high-risk cases were 46 years and older, and the lowest rate was in women of <35 years. We found Thethat results showed that 0.4% of the cases patients (n=27) were identified as the high-risk, and all (100%) referred to group according to the national guidelines with referral to a specialist for further evaluation. of 100%. All patients cases identified as high-risk groups atin the first phase of screening were found with BIRADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) 4 and 5 based on biopsy specimens. Conclusion: The low target population coverage and the cases with advanced breast cancer indicated the need for more attention and consideration in implementing programs and policies for preventable cancer by all organizations. In this regard, there is a need for relevant interventions and follow-up by health authorities.

scholarly journals Breast cancer screening program in Lithuania: trends in breast cancer mortality before and during the introduction of the mammography screening programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Laura Steponavičienė ◽  
Rūta Briedienė ◽  
Rasa Vansevičiūtė-Petkevičienė ◽  
Daiva Gudavičienė ◽  
Ieva Vincerževskienė
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Mortality ◽  
Mammography Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Mortality ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Mammography Screening Program

BackgroundBreast cancer is the most frequent oncological disease as well as the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Decline in mortality in economically strong countries is observed. This decline is mostly related to early diagnosis (improvement in breast cancer awareness and mammography screening program (MSP)) and more effective treatment. In the end of 2005, the MSP started in Lithuania. The main aim of this article was to evaluate breast cancer mortality during 22 years in Lithuania, as well as changes before the start of the MSP and during its implementation, in order to assess the influence of the MSP on mortality. Materials and MethodsAnalysis was based on data from the population-based Lithuanian Cancer Registry. Analysis of changes in mortality included the period from 1998 to 2019. Age standardized mortality rates were calculated for assessment of changes. Join-point regression analysis was used. ResultsApplying the segmental regression model, it was found that during the study period mortality was statistically significantly decreasing by -1.1% each year.  Mortality among women under the age of 50 decreased both before and during the implementation of MSP. Mortality in the target population also was already decreasing until the implementation of the program, but since 2006 significant reduction in mortality was observed in this group. ConclusionsOverall breast cancer mortality is decreasing in Lithuania. After the implementation of MSP the largest reduction in mortality was observed among the target population, however, it is not as pronounced as it could be with the well-organized MSP.

scholarly journals Breast Screen Service Characteristics as a Measure of Accessibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Deborah Van Gaans ◽  
Neil Coffee ◽  
Mark Daniel ◽  
David Roder
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Equity In Health ◽  
Service Characteristics ◽  
Breast Screen ◽  
National Breast ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Screening Services

<p><em>Breast Screen Australia is a national breast cancer screening program which aims to reduce illness and death from breast cancer through early detection using mammography. Through this program women aged 40 and over in Australia are eligible for a free mammogram every two years. Around 55% of the target population participate in the program. Understanding the accessibility of breast screen services has the potential to improve the uptake of screening services. Spatial analysis of individual breast screen services: opening hours, disability and accessibility infrastructure, parking and transport data can be used to describe the accessibility of breast screen services. Through highlighting regional accessibility to breast screen services it is possible to identify regions where accessibility to services could be increased to improved equity in health service provision.</em></p>

scholarly journals Age-Standardized Breast Cancer Detection Rates of Breast Cancer Screening Program by Age Group in Korea; Comparison with Age-Standardized Incidence Rates from the Korea Central Cancer Registry

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Miye Kim ◽  
Hyeongsu Kim ◽  
Heejung Choi ◽  
MiSeon Son ◽  
Kun-Sei Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Detection Rate ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Central Cancer Registry

To compare the epidemiological characteristics of a breast cancer screening program of patients between 40–69 years of age and ≥70 years of age, we calculated the age-standardized detection rate of the breast cancer screening program and compared it with the age-standardized incidence rate from the Korea Central Cancer Registry. The data of the breast cancer screening program from January 2009 to December 2016 and the data of the health insurance claims from January 2006 to August 2017 were used. In the 40–69 year age group, the age-standardized detection rate of breast cancer increased annually from 106.1 in 2009 to 158.6 in 2015 and did not differ from the age-standardized incidence rate. In the ≥70 year age group, the age-standardized detection rate of breast cancer increased annually from 65.7 in 2009 to 120.3 in 2015 and was 1.9 to 2.7 fold of the age-standardized incidence rate. It shows that the early detection effect of breast cancer screening was greater for patients over 70 years old. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effect of breast cancer detection in the ≥70 year age group on all-cause mortality or breast cancer mortality.

The attendance of the second screening period (2004–2005) of the Hungarian organized breast cancer screening program

2008 ◽  
Vol 149 (32) ◽  
pp. 1491-1498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imre Boncz ◽  
Andor Sebestyén ◽  
Lajos Döbrőssy ◽  
Zoltán Péntek ◽  
Attila Kovács ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Cancer Screening Program

Célkitűzés: Az országos kiterjedésű, szervezett emlőszűrési program 2002 januárjában indult el Magyarországon a 45–65 év közötti nők számára 2 éves szűrési intervallummal. A dolgozat célja a szervezett emlőszűrési program részvételi mutatóinak meghatározása, beleértve a szűrési és diagnosztikus célú képalkotó emlőfelvételek gyakoriságának elemzését. Adatok és módszerek: Az elemzésben szereplő adatok az Országos Egészségbiztosítási Pénztár finanszírozási adatbázisából származnak, és a 2000–2005 közötti 6 évet ölelik fel. A 45–65 éves nők körében meghatározták azok arányát, akik a szervezett szűrést megelőző két évben (2000–2001), illetve a program első két ciklusában (2002–2003, 2004–2005) akár szűrési, akár diagnosztikai célú képalkotó emlővizsgálaton vettek részt. Eredmények: A szűrési célú képalkotó emlőfelvételen részt vettek aránya (átszűrtség) a 2000–2001-es 7,4%-ról a 2002–2003-as, illetve 2004–2005-ös szervezett emlőszűrési ciklusban 34,0, illetve 29,5%-ra emelkedett. A diagnosztikus célú képalkotó emlőfelvételen részt vettek aránya (átvizsgáltság) pedig ugyanezen időszakokban 19,8%-ról 22,1 (2002–2003), illetve 23,2%-ra (2004–2005) emelkedett. Az országos lefedettség (átszűrtség + átvizsgáltság) ennek megfelelően a szervezett szűrés hatására 26,2%-ról (2000–2001) 53,5%-ra (2002–2003), illetve 50,8%-ra (2004–2005) nőtt a vizsgált kétéves ciklusban a 45–65 év közötti nők esetében. Következtetés: A magyar emlőszűrési program kezdeti részvételi arányai 2004–2005-ben kissé csökkentek; az emlőrák miatti halálozás érdemi csökkentéséhez ennek emelése szükséges.

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