Screening for Early Detection of Cancers II.
10.5124/jkma.2006.49.6.515
- Author:
Hong Gwan SEO
1
Author Information
1. Center for Cancer Prevention & Early Detection, National Cancer Center, Korea. hongwan@ncc.re.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cancer screening;
Stomach cancer;
Liver cancer;
Lung cancer;
Colon cancer;
Breast cancer;
Cervix cancer
- MeSH:
alpha-Fetoproteins;
Barium;
Breast Neoplasms;
Colonic Neoplasms;
Colonoscopy;
Early Detection of Cancer;
Enema;
Korea;
Liver Neoplasms;
Lung Neoplasms;
Mammography;
Mass Screening*;
Sigmoidoscopy;
Stomach Neoplasms;
Ultrasonography;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2006;49(6):515-530
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
This paper will review the recent recommendations for screening of 6 major cancers in Korea; stomach cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer. Gastrofiberscopy and UGIS remain the main screening tool for stomach cancer over 40 years of age. There is no recommendation for lung cancer screening. Ultrasonography and alpha-fetoprotein can be recommended for high risk group of liver cancer. Colonoscopy every 5~10 years over 50 is recommended for early detection of colon cancer. Flexible sigmoidoscopy plus double contrast barium enema every 5~10 years can be an alternative for it. Mammography is the main screening tool for breast cancer over 50. Pap smear is recommended for screening for cervical cancer 3 years after vaginal sex. Evidence-based screening programs for major cancers are needed in Korea.
