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Using a population-based cancer reporting system to evaluate a breast cancer detection and awareness program
1Bureau of Public Health, Wisconsin Division of Health, Madison.
CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians
|November 1, 1992
Summary
A Wisconsin screening program detected 51 additional localized breast cancer cases. This highlights the public health impact of early detection and cancer reporting systems for evaluating screening effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cancer Screening
Background:
- Breast cancer remains a significant public health concern.
- Effective screening programs are crucial for early detection and improved outcomes.
- Evaluating the impact of public health initiatives requires robust data systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a statewide breast cancer screening program on case detection.
- To evaluate the utility of a population-based cancer reporting system in program assessment.
- To quantify the number of localized breast cancer cases identified during the screening period.
Main Methods:
- Screening of 10,207 Wisconsin women during May 1987.
- Utilizing data from a population-based cancer reporting system.
- Controlling for secular and seasonal trends in cancer incidence.
Main Results:
- 51 additional cases of localized breast cancer were diagnosed.
- The number of detected cases exceeded expected values after statistical adjustments.
- The screening program demonstrated a measurable impact on early breast cancer diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Statewide breast cancer screening programs can significantly increase the detection of localized disease.
- Population-based cancer reporting systems are valuable tools for evaluating public health interventions.
- Early detection through screening contributes to better public health outcomes for breast cancer.