Screening frequency and histologic type influence the efficacy of cervical cancer screening: A nationwide cohort study

201720 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Ying‐Cheng Chiang · National Taiwan University

Yun‐Yuan Chen · National Taiwan University

Shu‐Feng Hsieh · National Taiwan University

Chun‐Ju Chiang · National Taiwan University

San‐Lin You · Fu Jen Catholic University

Wen‐Fang Cheng · National Taiwan University

Mei‐Shu Lai ·

Abstract

Pap smear is more effective in screening for cervical SCCs compared to cervical ADCs. Improving adherence to screening recommendations is important for the prevention of cervical SCC, especially in elderly women.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 56, Issue 4, pp. 442-448

DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2017.01.010

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