Cancer screening programs in South-east Asia and Western Pacific
Journal
BMC health services research
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
1
Pages
102
Date Issued
2024-01-18
Author(s)
Wee, Hwee-Lin
Canfell, Karen
Choi, Kui Son
Cox, Brian
Bhoo-Pathy, Nirmala
Simms, Kate T
Hamashima, Chisato
Shen, Qianyu
Chua, Brandon
Siwaporn, Niyomsri
Toes-Zoutendijk, Esther
Abstract
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.
Subjects
Breast cancer; Cancer screening; Cervical cancer; Colorectal cancer; Gastric cancer; Lung cancer; Organized screening; South-East Asia; Western pacific
Type
journal article
review