Healthy People 2030- A Summary of Goals and Strategies for Breast Cancer and Colorectal Cancer Screening

Shazia,

Great post! Cancer screening is repeatedly recommended as a strategy for reducing the death rate and aiding in early detection. This early detection is expected to improve health outcomes as the patient responds positively to medication and other interventions. For breast cancer, mammograms are highly recommended, while colorectal cancer screening allows the identification of abnormal growths that could be cancerous (CDC, 2021). According to statistics, screening for breast and colorectal cancer saves lives. However, very few people understand the intensity of these benefits. Other strategies that are paired with mammograms and MRIs include self-examination. Education on such practices alerts individuals about abnormal occurrences (NCI, 2018). This, in most cases, leads to actual screening for doubt elimination.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death caused by cancer for Americans. Colorectal cancer screening can occur annually or every three, five, or ten years. Screening in the past two decades has led to a significant decline in colorectal cancer incidences and mortality. Despite the promise of early detection through screening, there are various concerns. These include the likelihood of false positives, overdiagnosis, and overtreatment. When false positives occur, the patient’s anxiety grows as they are subjected to invasive procedures. To avoid such cases, it is necessary to target screening for high-risk groups. This approach increases the cost-effectiveness of screening and balances the harm and benefits (Moleyar-Narayana, 2021).

This post provides a comprehensive analysis of the chosen health indicators. It makes it easy to understand and even research more about the recommended practices for health improvement. I enjoyed reading your post.

References

CDC. (2021). Screening Tests. Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/prevention/screening.htm

Moleyar-Narayana, P. (2021). Cancer Screening. Retrieved from StatPearls: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18799

NCI. (2018). Crunching Numbers: What Cancer Screening Statistics Tell Us. Retrieved from National Cancer Institute: https://www.cancer.gov/about-ancer/screening/research/what-screening-statistics-mean