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Digital mammographic screening in Japan.

Tadashi Ishibashi1, Yusuke Kawasumi, Takayuki Yamada

  • 1Department of Radiological Technology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Japan. tisibasi@mail.tains.tohoku.ac.jp

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Mammographic screening rates in Japan remain low despite widespread digital mammography adoption. Digital hard copy readings are common, while soft-copy readings face challenges, hindering optimal screening practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Imaging Technology

Background:

  • Mammography is a key tool for breast cancer screening.
  • Digital mammography offers advancements over film-screen methods.
  • Understanding current screening practices is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current status of mammographic screening in Japan.
  • To investigate the utilization of digital mammography in Japanese screening programs.
  • To identify barriers to effective digital mammography screening.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current mammographic screening practices in Japan.
  • Analysis of digital mammography implementation and usage.
  • Identification of factors influencing screening rates and reading methods.

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Main Results:

  • Widespread adoption of digital mammographic equipment in Japan.
  • Low mammographic screening participation rates among invited women.
  • Predominant use of hard copy digital mammography for screening.
  • Limited adoption of soft-copy reading due to data handling, equipment costs, and mobile unit limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Despite technological availability, mammographic screening rates in Japan are suboptimal.
  • Barriers to soft-copy reading hinder the full potential of digital mammography in screening.
  • Addressing challenges in digital mammography implementation is essential to improve breast cancer detection rates.