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Breast cancer screening in a rural Wisconsin community
1Department of Medicine and Oncology, Burlington Memorial Hospital, 248 McHenry St, Burlington, WI 53105, USA.
Background:
Screening tests have been shown to play an important role in earlier disease stage detection of breast cancer.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to assess the acceptance of screening mammography in a rural community in Wisconsin.
Methods:
A cohort of 60 patients with breast cancer was analyzed retrospectively for disease stage, screening mammography, and patient compliance.
Results:
Of 60 patients with breast cancer, only 25 (42%) underwent screening mammography. Compliance was suboptimal among patients; especially poor in the elderly population.
Conclusion:
Promotional steps to increase acceptance of screening tests need to be emphasized especially in patients > or = 60 years in age to enhance early detection of breast cancer and prolong disease-free interval.