Data From a One-Stop-Shop Comprehensive Cancer Screening Center
Ezra Bernstein1,2, Shahar Lev-Ari1,3, Shiran Shapira1,3
1Health Promotion and Integrated Cancer Prevention Center, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Summary
Integrated cancer prevention centers (ICPC) offer a one-stop-shop for early cancer detection. This approach successfully identifies cancers at earlier stages, improving patient outcomes and potentially reducing healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Cancer is a leading global cause of death, with early detection significantly improving outcomes.
- Evidence-based prevention strategies can detect 30%-50% of cancers early.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated cancer prevention center (ICPC) model for increasing early cancer detection.
- To screen for multiple cancers in a single visit using a multidisciplinary approach.
Main Methods:
- Prospective enrollment of self-referred, asymptomatic individuals aged 20-80.
- Comprehensive data collection including clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological information.
- Multispecialty assessment and targeted further testing based on individual risk factors and findings.
Main Results:
- Over 17,000 individuals were screened between 2006-2019.
- 259 cancers were detected, with a high proportion (75.4%) found at Stage 0 or I.
- Cancer detection at the ICPC was earlier for breast, lung, prostate, and female reproductive cancers compared to national registries.
- Patient satisfaction with the screening process was high (8.35/10).
Conclusions:
- The one-stop-shop model at an integrated cancer prevention center is a viable proof of concept for early cancer detection.
- This approach has the potential to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality.
- Early detection through this model may lead to substantial healthcare cost savings.
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