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Cervical screening in Luxembourg: 1990-1999
R Scheiden1, C Wagener, U Knolle
1Division of Clinical Cytology, National Health Laboratory, National Health Laboratory Morphologic Tumour Registry, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. pathologie@lns.etat.lu
Summary
The National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Gynecologic Pathology
Background:
- The National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme (NCCSP) was established in 1962.
- Cervical cancer screening is crucial for early detection and prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the quality assurance outcomes of the NCCSP during the 1990s.
- To report on cytodiagnosis, histological findings, and mortality rates.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of NCCSP data from the 1990s.
- Analysis of positive cytodiagnosis results.
- Inclusion of histologically verified in situ and invasive cervical cancer cases.
- Examination of cervical cancer mortality rates.
Main Results:
- Data on positive cytodiagnosis rates were compiled.
- The incidence of in situ and invasive cervical cancers was documented.
- Cervical cancer mortality trends were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- The review provides insights into the NCCSP's performance in the 1990s.
- Findings contribute to understanding the impact of the screening program on cervical cancer outcomes.