Oral cancer knowledge, risk factors and characteristics of subjects in a large oral cancer screening program

2002 ◽  
Vol 133 (8) ◽  
pp. 1064-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUSTAVO D. CRUZ ◽  
RACQUEL Z. LE GEROS ◽  
JAMIE S. OSTROFF ◽  
JENNIFER L. HAY ◽  
HERBERT KENIGSBERG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Oral Cancer Screening

scholarly journals Population-based cancer screening through community participation: Outcome of a district wide oral cancer screening program from rural Kannur, Kerala, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Author(s):  
Phinse Mappalakayil Philip ◽  
Priyakanta Nayak ◽  
Sairu Philip ◽  
Neethu Ambali Parambil ◽  
Karthickeyan Duraisamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Oral Cancer Screening

Abstract Background: Oral cancer is a major public health challenge, and about one-fifth of all oral cancer cases reported globally are from India. In spite of the potential for early detection by simple visual examination, the majority of patients report in later stages of the disease, especially in low and middle-income countries. We report the results from a district level population-based oral cancer screening program. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among people aged >15 years in 48 panchayats of Kannur district in Kerala, India. This comprehensive multi-stakeholder district-wide screening was carried out in six stages including planning, sensitization, recruiting of community volunteers and training, survey, organization of specialist camps and referring to cases to cancer center. The descriptive statistical analysis was performed using EpiData analysis software (Version 2.2.2.180). Results: Among the 1,061,088 people in 265,272 houses surveyed, 2507 of them attended the screening camps, and 13 oral cancers and 174 oral precancers were detected. Majority of the oral cancer patients were male (69%), with primary education or illiterate (62%) and low socioeconomic status (61%). Five of the patients diagnosed with early-stage cancer are alive and have good oral health-related quality of life. Conclusion: Detection of precancerous and early-stage cancers should be a priority of oral cancer screening programs. The possible key for addressing cancer screening needs of the rural population is to equip the primary health centers in cancer screening activities with available human resources while adapting to local context.

scholarly journals Cost-effectiveness analysis of the oral cancer screening program in Taiwan

Oral Oncology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Chih Huang ◽  
Chia-Ni Lin ◽  
Chia-Hua Chung ◽  
Jing- Shiang Hwang ◽  
Sen-Tien Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Cost Effectiveness Analysis ◽  
Effectiveness Analysis ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Oral Cancer Screening

scholarly journals Pilot Model for Community Based Oral Cancer Screening Program: Outcome from 4 Northeastern Provinces in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9390
Author(s):  
Boworn Klongnoi ◽  
Vanvisa Sresumatchai ◽  
Siribang-on Piboonniyom Khovidhunkit ◽  
Pornpoj Fuangtharnthip ◽  
Rachatawan Leelarungsun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Pilot Model ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Oral Cancer Screening

Management of advanced-stage oral cancer adds a great burden to individuals and health care systems. Community-based oral cancer screening can be beneficial in early detection and treatment. In this study, a novel oral cancer screening program was conducted utilizing an existing network of health care personnel, facilities, and digital database management for efficient coverage of a large population. The screening program considered 392,396 individuals aged ≥40 from four northeastern provinces in Thailand. Three levels of screening were performed: S1 by village healthcare volunteers to identify risk groups, S2 by dental auxiliaries to visually identify abnormal oral lesions, and S3 by dentists for final diagnosis and management. A total of 349,318 individuals were interviewed for S1, and 192,688 were identified as a risk group. For S2, 88,201 individuals appeared, and 2969 were further referred. Out of 1779 individuals who appeared for S3, oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) were identified in 544, non-OPMDs in 1047, doubtful lesions in 52, and no results in 136 individuals. Final treatment was carried out in 704 individuals that included biopsies of 504 lesions, exhibiting 25 cancerous lesions and 298 OPMDs. This study is so far one of the largest oral cancer screening programs conducted in Thailand and showed effective implementation of community-based oral cancer screening.

Risk factors and prognosis of non-solid nodules in a lung cancer screening program

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aranzazu Campo Ezquibela ◽  
Paula Elena Yuste Olmos ◽  
Maria Del Mar Ocon De Miguel ◽  
Ana Belén Alcaide Ocaña ◽  
Juan Pablo De Torres Tajes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Lung Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Lung Cancer Screening Program

Results of the first national public breast cancer screening program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1524-1524
Author(s):  
A. Omalkhair ◽  
F. Tahan ◽  
A. Al Naeem ◽  
S. Young ◽  
S. Musaad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Pathological Findings ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Low Incidence

1524 Background: Despite the relatively low incidence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) compared to Western countries, breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among Saudi females for the past 11 consecutive years (National Cancer Registry 1994–2004). The objective of this study is to report the results of the first public national BC screening program in KSA and to evaluate the relationship between imaging and pathological findings and known BC risk factors. Methods: Asymptomatic women 40 years of age or older underwent BC screening at Abdulatif Charitable Cancer Screening Center, Riyadh, KSA. Mammograms were scored using American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reports and Data System (BIRADS). Correlations between imaging findings and risk factors, as well as pathological findings, were analyzed. Results: A total of 1,215 women were enrolled between September 2007 and April 2008. Median age was 45 years (19–91) and median body mass index (BMI) was 31.6 kg/m2 (16.7–58). A total of 16 cases of cancer were diagnosed (80% are less than stage IIB). No cancer was diagnosed in 942 women with R1/R2 scores and only one case of cancer was diagnosed in 228 women with R0/R3 scores. However, among 26 women with R4/R5 scores, 50% had malignant disease and 35% had benign lesions (odds ratio = 1.96; 95% confidence interval = 1.5, 2.6) (p < 0.0001). No correlation between known risk factors and imaging score or cancer diagnosis. Conclusions: The public acceptance of BC screening program was encouraging. Longitudinal follow-up and inclusion of more participants will help in better determining the risk factors relevant to our patient population. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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