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National Health Service breast screening programme results for 1991-2
J Chamberlain1, S M Moss, A E Kirkpatrick
1Cancer Screening Evaluation Unit, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, Surrey.
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|August 7, 1993
Summary
The UK National Health Service breast screening programme achieved a 71.3% acceptance rate in 1991-2. Breast cancer detection rates were satisfactory, with 6.2 cancers per 1000 women screened.
Area of Science:
- Public health
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- The National Health Service (NHS) breast screening programme aims to reduce breast cancer mortality.
- Regular screening facilitates early detection of breast cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the performance statistics of the NHS breast screening programme between March 1991 and April 1992.
- To evaluate key performance indicators including cancer detection and acceptance rates.
Main Methods:
- Data were compiled from Körner (K62) returns.
- Information was also sourced from the radiology quality assurance programme.
Main Results:
- The UK screening acceptance rate was 71.3%, with 72% of programmes meeting the 70% target.
- The overall breast cancer detection rate was 6.2 per 1000 women screened.
- Detection rates for small invasive cancers (<= 10 mm) were 1.4 per 1000, with only 32% of programmes exceeding 1.5/1000.
Conclusions:
- The 1991-2 NHS breast screening programme results were highly satisfactory.
- The scale and complexity of the programme were managed effectively.
- Performance indicators suggest a successful screening operation.