The aim of this study was to estimate the cumulative risk of a false-positive (FP) result in a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) through 7 screening rounds and to identify its associated factors in a population-based colorectal cancer screening program. During the period of 2000 to 2017, the cumulative FP risk was 16.3% (IC95%: 14.6%–18.3%), […]
The theme of the meeting this year was ‘from epidemiology to prevention of precision’. Communications on colorectal cancer screening were presented as well as a cost-effectiveness study of preventive lung cancer strategies. In addition, Dr. Montse Garcia chaired a session on health economics.
Recently, the clinical performance of 29 Radiologic Technologists of the diagnostic imaging units from the Costa Ponent and Barcelonès Nord and Maresme Screening Program for breast cancer have been evaluated. Clinical performance was assessed before and after the completionof a theoretical and practical training course organized by the ICO technical screening office.The purpose of the […]
Earlier this summer, ICO technical screening office met with the professionals from various endoscopic units of colorectal cancer screening program and the evaluation data of each endoscopic unic was presented. The indicators of the diagnostic confirmation process were discussed and it was observed that they vary substantially. The short-term impact indicators were also discussed (detection […]
Communication is a corner stone of population-based breast cancer screening programs that need to invite all the women from their target population and provide them with balanced information on screening to guaranty informed participation. Invited women also need to be able to contact screening programs to get further information on screening procedures and/or cancel and […]
Volume 17 of the book collection of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Handbooks of Cancer Prevention on Colorectal Cancer Screening has been published and is now available online. The book has been written by a Working Group of 23 independent experts from 15 countries, convened by the IARC, of which Dr. Montse Garcia […]
The European guidelines for the quality of breast cancer colorectal screening programs describe the process indicators, screening structure and the results. However, they do not specifically evaluate the coordination and continuity of care during the cancer screening process. The objective of this study was to identify and adapt the health quality indicators related to the […]
The Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) has completed the coverage of the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program (CCR) throughout its territory of influence. Currently, all the target population (men and women 50-69 years old) residing in Hospitalet de Llobregat, Baix Llobregat, Garraf, Alt Penedès, Barcelonès Nord and Maresme have already received at least once invitation to […]
The European Commission is developing an initiative aimed at improving breast cancer care in Europe. The aim is to establish an accreditation system for screening units and diagnostic services for breast cancer and a platform for clinical practice guidelines for post-diagnostic care units. For this reason, the Breast Cancer Screening Unit of the Catatán Institute […]
