[PDF] Breast Cervical Cancer Screening eBook

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 38,53 MB
Release : 2003-05-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309170133

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Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as a leading cause of death in the United States, making it a tremendous burden in years of life lost, patient suffering, and economic costs. Fulfilling the Potential for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection reviews the proof that we can dramatically reduce cancer rates. The National Cancer Policy Board, part of the Institute of Medicine, outlines a national strategy to realize the promise of cancer prevention and early detection, including specific and wide-ranging recommendations. Offering a wealth of information and directly addressing major controversies, the book includes: A detailed look at how significantly cancer could be reduced through lifestyle changes, evaluating approaches used to alter eating, smoking, and exercise habits. An analysis of the intuitive notion that screening for cancer leads to improved health outcomes, including a discussion of screening methods, potential risks, and current recommendations. An examination of cancer prevention and control opportunities in primary health care delivery settings, including a review of interventions aimed at improving provider performance. Reviews of professional education and training programs, research trends and opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer prevention and early detection. This in-depth volume will be of interest to policy analysts, cancer and public health specialists, health care administrators and providers, researchers, insurers, medical journalists, and patient advocates.

Author : Mahesh K. Shetty
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 40,40 MB
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1461418763

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Low- and middle-income countries have seen a dramatic rise in the incidence of breast and gynecological cancers in the past decade. Organized cancer screening programs are not widely available in developing countries, leading to disproportionately higher mortality rates compared to those in the developed world. This book addresses cost-effective strategies for implementing programs aimed at screening for the early detection of breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. A well woman clinic concept providing such services as part of women’s health examinations is proposed, aiming to ensure patient compliance by limiting clinic visits required for initial testing and diagnosis of screen positive cases.

Author : Derek Sean Falk
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 35,33 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN :

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This dissertation considers an evaluation of the health education and patient navigation (PN) intervention, Friend to Friend plus Patient Navigation Program (FTF+PN). In 2010, the Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service was awarded outreach education funding by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to adapt the evidence-based program, Friend to Friend (FTF) in rural and border counties in Texas. FTF consists of “pink parties” intended for an audience of lower income, un-/underinsured women aged 40+ who may be disabled, self-employed, and/or have limited English proficiency (LEP). Increased funding in 2012 supported the addition of four, fulltime equivalent patient navigators to join the team of four, full-time equivalent regional cancer prevention specialists to allow for follow-up and active support for women to obtain the screenings. FTF+PN seeks to build an effective, sustainable infrastructure and overcome barriers to breast and cervical screening and diagnostic services to increase screening rates for underserved, un-/under-insured, and older women in approximately 60 rural and border counties. The goal is to increase the number of women screened according to American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines for breast and cervical cancer, thereby increasing the probability any cancers detected would be diagnosed in earlier stages. At the time, ACS guidelines recommended annual mammograms for women aged 40-54 and biannual mammograms for those aged 55+ with average risk of breast cancer. For cervical cancer screenings, recommendations included Pap tests every 3 years for women aged 21-29 and every 5 years for women aged 30-65 with no additional screenings needed for women aged 65+ if their previous results were normal. The goal of this evaluation is to demonstrate the efficacy of combining PN, a patient-centered healthcare delivery model that utilizes trained lay navigators to integrate a fragmented system of care in order to reduce barriers to timely care for individuals and subsequently reduce disparities for population groups, with a health education intervention adapted for rural and border Texas. Screening outcomes are also evaluated in light of county-level poverty rates and educational attainment to provide more comprehensive statistical models advancing scientific understanding of screening behavior among varying groups of women.

Author : Harri Vainio
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,92 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN :

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Breast cancer is the leading site of new cancer cases in women. Breast cancer detection is currently primarily based on physical examination by health care professionals, chance findings by women, breast self-examination and mammography used for diagnosis or for routine screening. Early enough detection through mass screening with mammography has been introduced in many countries in the hope that early intervention would lead to reduced mortality and less aggressive treatment. The aim of this publication is to provide an independent, authoritative review of the evidence of the efficacy and effectiveness of breast cancer screening. This will be of value to governments, public health officials and others concerned with policy recommendations for cancer control.