Cervical screening Flashcards
1
Q
Why is cervical cancer suitable for screening?
A
Important health problem Treatment available Recognizable early phase Suitable screening test available Natural history of condition is understood Cost effective
2
Q
Describe the outline of the screening program
A
Women aged 25-64
Every 3 years up to age 49, then 5 yearly
3
Q
Why is the lower age limit increased now
A
Cervical changes common in young women and usually clear on their won
Cervical cancer is exceptionally rare in women under 25
Screening under 25s can lead to unnecessary treatment
4
Q
What is the coverage of a screening program
A
Screened population/eligible population x 100
5
Q
What is uptake
A
Screened population/invited population x 100
6
Q
Who is the HPV vaccine offered to
A
girls ages 11 to 13
7
Q
When can someone with CIn return to the normal screening population
A
If they show normal cervical cells and HPV negative six months after treatment
