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 group of experts at IARC demonstrates the effectiveness of main methods for early detection of colorectal cancer and their benefits in cancer screening, as published in the New England Journal of Medicine. An international group of experts, convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), have carried out a systematic review and […]
Various professionals from the oncology area met during the Colon Cancer Prevention Day to discuss the means of prevention of this disease. The event was also attended by Pau Donés, a popular Spanish singer, who gave his perspective as a person suffering from the colon cancer. In an in-depth interview, guided by the journalist Antoni […]
On the occasion of the world day of colorectal cancer, the screening program for colon and rectal cancer of the ICO, in collaboration with other institutions, has disseminated a series of videos on primary and secondary prevention of colorectal cancer in the online platform Mejorsincancer.org. These videos of short duration are directed especially to patients […]
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 […]
A day was held with the holding of workshops aimed at pharmacists in the city of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, within the framework of the Early Detection of Colon and Rectum Cancer Program. The seminar was organized by the Catalan Institute of Oncology in collaboration with the Official College of Pharmacists of Barcelona. The purpose of […]
This article responds to the objective of analyzing the main quality indicators of the Program (organization, process and impact) and establish corrective measures in which they do not achieve the recommended value in the quality guides. The current article lists all the indicators established in the European Guide of all rounds finalized between the start […]
The publication Walking, biking or playing sports: how do Spanish women who attend breast cancer screening meet the recommendations of physical activity? It has recently been published in the European Journal of Public Health. Dr. Carmen Vidal collaborates in the article. The purpose of this publication is to analyze physical activity and the factors that associate […]
Recentment, ha estat publicat l’article Interval cancers in a population-based screening program for colorectal cancer in catalonia, Spain a la revista Gastroenterology research and practice. L’autora principal és la Montse García, investigadora del Programa de Prevenció i Control del Càncer. Versa sobre un estudi dels intervals de càncer colorectal en un programa de cribratge poblacional, […]
