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Mass screening for colorectal cancer--the Philadelphia experience.

T G Frazier1, J G Bassett, S M Weiss

  • 1American Cancer Society, Philadelphia, PA.

Journal of Cancer Education : the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

A large-scale colorectal cancer screening event in Philadelphia successfully screened over 16,000 individuals, identifying numerous cases of cancer and polyps. This highlights the effectiveness of community-based screening programs for early cancer detection.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Community-based health initiatives are crucial for disease prevention.
  • Mass screening events can significantly increase early detection rates for various cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a large-scale, media-supported colorectal cancer screening day.
  • To assess the public's response and the diagnostic yield of such an event.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative colorectal health day was organized by the American Cancer Society and a local television station.
  • Screening involved over 16,000 participants across 46 hospitals in the greater Philadelphia area.
  • Utilized television awareness programs and hospital coordinators for implementation and data retrieval.

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Main Results:

  • Over 16,000 individuals were screened in a single day.
  • Initial screenings identified 502 patients with rectal pathology, including 13 colorectal cancers and 38 polyps.
  • The cost per diagnosed cancer was $1,023, and per cancer or polyp was $266.

Conclusions:

  • Mass colorectal cancer screening events demonstrate significant potential for early detection.
  • Effective planning, media engagement, and hospital network coordination are key to successful screening programs.
  • This model can guide future public health initiatives for cancer prevention and early diagnosis.