Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the EnvironmentPublisher:
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Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Breast and Cervical Cancer Federally Funded Screening Programs
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the EnvironmentPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs in Your Community
Author: National Cancer Institute (U.S.). Health Promotion BranchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Resources for Reaching Special Populations
Author: Fulfilling the Potential of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309170133
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as a leading cause of death in the United States, making it a tremendous burden in years of life lost, patient suffering, and economic costs. Fulfilling the Potential for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection reviews the proof that we can dramatically reduce cancer rates. The National Cancer Policy Board, part of the Institute of Medicine, outlines a national strategy to realize the promise of cancer prevention and early detection, including specific and wide-ranging recommendations. Offering a wealth of information and directly addressing major controversies, the book includes: A detailed look at how significantly cancer could be reduced through lifestyle changes, evaluating approaches used to alter eating, smoking, and exercise habits. An analysis of the intuitive notion that screening for cancer leads to improved health outcomes, including a discussion of screening methods, potential risks, and current recommendations. An examination of cancer prevention and control opportunities in primary health care delivery settings, including a review of interventions aimed at improving provider performance. Reviews of professional education and training programs, research trends and opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer prevention and early detection. This in-depth volume will be of interest to policy analysts, cancer and public health specialists, health care administrators and providers, researchers, insurers, medical journalists, and patient advocates.
The National Strategic Plan for the Early Detection and Control of Breast and Cervical Cancers
Author: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening (healthy Women Partnerships) Program Report
Author: Addressing the Screening Gap
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government ReformPublisher:
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Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural and Border Texas
Author: Derek Sean FalkPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This dissertation considers an evaluation of the health education and patient navigation (PN) intervention, Friend to Friend plus Patient Navigation Program (FTF+PN). In 2010, the Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service was awarded outreach education funding by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to adapt the evidence-based program, Friend to Friend (FTF) in rural and border counties in Texas. FTF consists of “pink parties” intended for an audience of lower income, un-/underinsured women aged 40+ who may be disabled, self-employed, and/or have limited English proficiency (LEP). Increased funding in 2012 supported the addition of four, fulltime equivalent patient navigators to join the team of four, full-time equivalent regional cancer prevention specialists to allow for follow-up and active support for women to obtain the screenings. FTF+PN seeks to build an effective, sustainable infrastructure and overcome barriers to breast and cervical screening and diagnostic services to increase screening rates for underserved, un-/under-insured, and older women in approximately 60 rural and border counties. The goal is to increase the number of women screened according to American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines for breast and cervical cancer, thereby increasing the probability any cancers detected would be diagnosed in earlier stages. At the time, ACS guidelines recommended annual mammograms for women aged 40-54 and biannual mammograms for those aged 55+ with average risk of breast cancer. For cervical cancer screenings, recommendations included Pap tests every 3 years for women aged 21-29 and every 5 years for women aged 30-65 with no additional screenings needed for women aged 65+ if their previous results were normal. The goal of this evaluation is to demonstrate the efficacy of combining PN, a patient-centered healthcare delivery model that utilizes trained lay navigators to integrate a fragmented system of care in order to reduce barriers to timely care for individuals and subsequently reduce disparities for population groups, with a health education intervention adapted for rural and border Texas. Screening outcomes are also evaluated in light of county-level poverty rates and educational attainment to provide more comprehensive statistical models advancing scientific understanding of screening behavior among varying groups of women.
Mammography and Beyond
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309171318
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Each year more than 180,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women in the U.S. If cancer is detected when small and local, treatment options are less dangerous, intrusive, and costly-and more likely to lead to a cure. Yet those simple facts belie the complexity of developing and disseminating acceptable techniques for breast cancer diagnosis. Even the most exciting new technologies remain clouded with uncertainty. Mammography and Beyond provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the state of breast cancer screening and diagnosis and recommends steps for developing the most reliable breast cancer detection methods possible. This book reviews the dramatic expansion of breast cancer awareness and screening, examining the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technologies for breast cancer detection and their effectiveness at actually reducing deaths. The committee discusses issues including national policy toward breast cancer detection, roles of public and private agencies, problems in determining the success of a technique, availability of detection methods to specific populations of women, women's experience during the detection process, cost-benefit analyses, and more. Examining current practices and specifying research and other needs, Mammography and Beyond will be an indispensable resource to policy makers, public health officials, medical practitioners, researchers, women's health advocates, and concerned women and their families.
Breast and Gynecological Cancers
Author: Mahesh K. ShettyPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461418763
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Low- and middle-income countries have seen a dramatic rise in the incidence of breast and gynecological cancers in the past decade. Organized cancer screening programs are not widely available in developing countries, leading to disproportionately higher mortality rates compared to those in the developed world. This book addresses cost-effective strategies for implementing programs aimed at screening for the early detection of breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. A well woman clinic concept providing such services as part of women’s health examinations is proposed, aiming to ensure patient compliance by limiting clinic visits required for initial testing and diagnosis of screen positive cases.