The Psychological Impact of Screen-Detected Cancer: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The benefits and harms of cancer screening must be balanced for all participant groups, including those who go on to have cancer diagnosed. The psychological impact of having cancer diagnosed through screening, rather than via another route, is currently unclear.

Aims

We conducted a systematic review to describe the psychological impact of detecting cancer through screening (screen-detected) compared to other routes (non-screen-detected).

Methods

Eligible studies investigated the psychological impact of screen-detected cancer. PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO were searched. Two reviewers independently screened all titles, abstracts and full texts. We assessed quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Psychological outcome data were extracted for groups wi

SUBMITTER: Lidington E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12830520 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature