This paper describes a possible multifaceted approach to human papillomavirus (HPV) related surveillance in Australia following implementation of a national HPV vaccination program. We describe eight main components: monitoring of vaccine coverage, vaccine safety, type-specific HPV infection surveillance, cervical cytology (Pap screening) coverage and screen detected lesion prevalence, cervical...

INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer among women in China. However, China does not have a national screening program or national screening guidelines. Little information on participation in breast cancer screening among Chinese women is available. METHODS We used data from the 2010 China Chronic Disease and Risk Factor Surveillance System that included 53...

BACKGROUND In 2005 through 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded 5 sites to implement a colorectal cancer screening program for uninsured, low-income populations. These 5 sites composed a demonstration project intended to explore the feasibility of establishing a national colorectal cancer screening program through various service delivery models. METHODS A longitu...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the USA. Although the benefits of early CRC detection are widely recognized, screening rates are suboptimal. Cologuard is a multitarget stool DNA screening test that offers a unique non-invasive option for CRC screening. Cologuard was the first product...

The recent early release of the preliminary results of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) has generated a great deal of excitement regarding the potential of CT screening to reduce lung cancer mortality among high risk individuals. Although public policy decisions will await a more detailed analysis of the data following publication in peer-reviewed journals, a spirited dialogue about CT ...

BACKGROUND Cancer-screening programs are effective in reducing cancer prevalence and mortality; however, cancer remains the leading cause of death in elderly people in Korea. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with elders' participation in the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) and differences in screening rates by gender. METHODS Original data from the Korea N...

This review gives a comprehensive account of the currently available HPV vaccines including Nonavalent vaccine which was not covered by some articles. The includes current burden cervical cancer globally and in India. It also outlines elimination initiative envisaged National Health Mission World Organization. aims to highlight importance prevention through vaccination regular screening program...