Cancer screening programs in South-east Asia and Western Pacific.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of cancer can be altered by screening. The field of cancer screening is constantly evolving; from the initiation of program for new cancer types as well as exploring innovative screening strategies (e.g. new screening tests). The aim of this study was to perform a landscape analysis of existing cancer screening programs in South-East Asia and the Western Pacific.

Methods

We conducted an overview of cancer screening in the region with the goal of summarizing current designs of cancer screening programs. First, a selective narrative literature review was used as an exploration to identify countries with organized screening programs. Second, representatives of each country with an organized program were approached and asked to provide relevant information

SUBMITTER: Wee HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797973 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature