Abstract
Since the advent of COVID-19, national cancer screening services have been significantly affected by limited access
to non-essential healthcare services and the requirement for enhanced infection control practices. In Australia there are
national breast, colorectal and cervical cancer screening programs. Through comparison of the 2020 participation rates in each screening program, this article identifies the importance of self-collected samples and the benefits of enhanced risk stratification in cancer screening programs during periods of disruption.
to non-essential healthcare services and the requirement for enhanced infection control practices. In Australia there are
national breast, colorectal and cervical cancer screening programs. Through comparison of the 2020 participation rates in each screening program, this article identifies the importance of self-collected samples and the benefits of enhanced risk stratification in cancer screening programs during periods of disruption.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Australian Journal of General Practice |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | Suppl 50 |
Early online date | 25 Oct 2021 |
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Publication status | Published - 25 Oct 2021 |