Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior in Female Cancer Survivors: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2012

Abstract

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to compare breast and cervical cancer screening rates between female cancer survivors and a population without cancer to identify factors related to cervical and breast cancer screening in cancer survivors.MethodsWe included 17,765 adults (738 cancer survivors and 17,027 individuals without cancer) in this study, all of whom who were 30 years of age or older and participated in the Fourth and Fifth Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Surveys from 2007–2012. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors related to cervical and breast cancer screening uptake in female cancer survivors.ResultsThe screening rate for breast cancer was 56.6%, which was higher than that in the non-cancer control group (P=0.001). The screening rate for cervical cancer was 51.4%, which was not different from that of the non-cancer control group. In terms of breast cancer screening, cancer survivors showed no significant difference in the rate of screening 5 years after their cancer diagnosis. However, cervical cancer survivors were less likely to have cervical cancer screening 10 years after their cancer diagnosis. There was no significant association between cancer screening and sociodemographic factors.ConclusionBreast and cervical cancer screening rates in Korean female cancer survivors are low. Secondary primary cancer screening of female cancer survivors needs to be planned in a comprehensive manner, with the consideration of influences beyond sociodemographic factors.

Second Primary Cancer Screening: Role of the Primary Care Physician

“…The rate of SPC screening usually declines with time since the primary cancer diagnosis. This is corroborated in the study by Lee et al, 6) wherein cervical cancer screening rate was found to significantly decline 10 years after primary cancer diagnosis. Considering all these points, primary care physicians should get actively involved in the care of cancer survivors and contribute towards addressing the setbacks related to implementation of SPC screening in cancer survivors.…”

“…Cancer survivors have a higher incidence of SPC than does the general population; therefore, cancer screening rate should be at least as high as that recommended for the general population. However, the SPC screening rates reported in Lee et al 6) 's study and other previous studies are low. In the studies using the 2001, 2005, and 2007 KNHANES database, screening rates in cancer survivors were reported to be 48.5% and 54.7% for breast and cervical cancer, respectively.…”

“…In the present issue, Lee et al 6) report an investigation of breast and cervical cancer screening rates in female cancer survivors in Korea compared to those without cancer, using data from the 2007–2012 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). 6) In this study, the screening rate for breast cancer in cancer survivors was higher than that in the non-cancer control group (56.6% versus 44.9%). However, the screening rate for cervical cancer in cancer survivors was similar to that in the non-cancer control group (51.4% versus 49.3%).…”

Basic Findings Regarding Breast Cancer in Korea in 2015: Data from a Breast Cancer Registry

“…In terms of the rates of stage 0, I, and II breast cancer (7%, 31.1%, and 48.9%, respectively) in 2002, the proportions of stage 0 and I have been continuously increasing. Considering that the screening rate with recommendation increased from 33.2% in 2004 to 59.7% in 2013, the increase in breast cancer screening is thought to have contributed to the increase in early breast cancer [ 28 ].…”

Research on the Improved Image Tracking Algorithm of Athletes’ Cervical Health

“…[11][12][13] By giving the loading of different material properties and boundary conditions, the cervical spine of the cervical vertebrae under natural load can be more realistic. [14][15] The appearance of some pathological changes of the cervical vertebrae is simulated by the change and force of the applied load, and the cervical spinal treatment method is combined, combined with imaging diagnosis.…”