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[The anticancer regional office, a screening facility in Isère]
Bulletin Du Cancer
|September 1, 1996
Summary
The Isère anticancer departmental office (ODLC) coordinates free mass cancer screenings for women aged 50-69. Services include breast, cervix, colon, and rectum cancer detection, ensuring early diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Established in 1981, the Isère anticancer departmental office (ODLC) coordinates cancer screening programs.
- Since 1991, ODLC has focused on mass screening for breast, cervix, colon, and rectum cancers in women aged 50-69.
Purpose:
- To outline the structure, funding, and operational procedures of the ODLC's departmental mass screening initiatives.
- To highlight the collaborative efforts involving various administrative, medical, and political entities in cancer prevention.
Summary:
- The ODLC manages a comprehensive screening program, including consultations, clinical examinations (PAP smears), mammography, and hemoccult tests.
- Screening is free for eligible women, funded by national and private insurance schemes (FNPIES, CPAM).
- The ODLC's multidisciplinary board ensures effective coordination and follow-up for cancer detection.
Impact:
- Facilitates early detection of major cancers, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare burdens.
- Serves as a model for departmental-level cancer screening coordination and implementation.