scholarly journals Trends in Participation Rates of the National Cancer Screening Program among Cancer Survivors in Korea

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
E Hwa Yun ◽  
Seri Hong ◽  
Eun Young Her ◽  
Bomi Park ◽  
Mina Suh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Screening Guidelines ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Occurrence ◽  
Cancer Screening Program

The study aimed to describe the participation rates of the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) among cancer survivors in Korea. The NCSP protocol recommends that all Korean men and women should be screened for cancer. Cancer survivors were defined as those registered for any cancer in the Korea Central Cancer Registry by December 31 of the year prior to being included in the target population of the NCSP. In this study, the participation rates for the NCSP were calculated as the percentage of people who participated in four kinds of cancer screening programs, independently. The average annual percentage change was assessed. The participation rates of the general population and cancer survivors were higher than 40% in stomach, breast, and cervical cancer screening. These rates were higher than that of colorectal cancer screening in 2014. In addition, the participation rates in the NCSP in 2002–2014 increased for all cancer types. The NCSP participation rates of the cancer survivors indicate the high demand for cancer screening. Further research may investigate the effect of the NCSP on second cancer occurrence or mortality in cancer survivors and the significance of cancer screening guidelines for cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Referral adherence in an inner city breast and cervical cancer screening program

Cancer ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 950-955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loretta Lacey ◽  
Jennifer Whitfield ◽  
Wini Dewhite ◽  
David Ansell ◽  
Steven Whitman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening Program

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 Increasing Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake in Women of Child-Bearing Age in Niger State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 213s-213s ◽  
Author(s):  
H.T. Kolo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Screening Services

Background: Prevalence of breast and cervical cancer are on the increase in the developing countries despite the knowledge of how these diseases can be prevented through screening. Reproductive rights, Advocacy, Safe space and Empowerment Foundation (RAISE) initiated breast and cervical cancer screening program in Niger State as part of its reproductive health services. The program is hereby evaluated with the aim of improving its performance toward reducing burden of these diseases in Niger State. Aim: To evaluate the breast and cervical cancer screening program, to report the experience from the program, and to recommend necessary changes and scaling up of best practices. Methods: Audit of the breast and cervical cancer screening program was conducted. The basic components of cervical cancer screening programs; screening uptake, screening services, treatment of screen positives, follow-up and referrals were audited against previously set standards for the program. The difference in screening uptake for breast and cervical cancer was evaluated for better understanding of factors determining screening uptake in Niger state. Results: Between 18 July 2016 and 30 April 2018, 2035 women between the age of 15-75 years were screened for breast cancer and 1258 women between the age of 20-55 years were screened for cervical cancer, representing about 38% higher uptake of breast cancer screening compared with cervical cancer. The parity range of these women is 0-20. The mean age and parity for women screened during the audit period were; 35 years and 8 for breast cancer, while 29 years and 7 for cervical cancer. Fifty-two (2.56%) of the 2035 women screened for breast cancer had a palpable lump in either 1 or both breasts, while 4 (0.3%) of the 1258 women screened for cervical cancer had a positive result (aceto-white lesions) treated with cryotherapy. The women have low socioeconomic status with predominantly farmers, petty traders and housewives earning less than $2 per day. Most of the women are illiterate with little or no form of education. Other possible barriers for low uptake of breast and cervical cancer screening is lack of transportation, religious and cultural beliefs, shyness and lack of sensitization. Conclusion: Screening uptake is still very poor despite massive awareness campaign. The current awareness creation strategy has not been able to create needed demand for the available screening services. A total overhaul of awareness creation strategies is therefore advocated.

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