Those Involved in the Screening Programme

The organised screening programme for breast cancer, colorectal cancer (and to some extent for cervical cancer) is co-ordinated by management structures at departmental or interdepartmental levels.

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Certified radiologists step in the double-reading of the mammograms in the framework of the breast cancer screening programme.

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Reading Centres analyse the faecal occult blood screening tests in the framework of the organised colorectal cancer screening programme.

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GPs in the light of their role as referring doctors and their proximity to the patient play a pivotal role in the screening initiatives.

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Gastroenterologists step in the screening process when the results from a faecal occult blood test are positive.

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Gynaecologists play a crucial role in breast and cervical cancer screening.

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Surgical pathologists play a key role in screening. After inspecting cell or tissue samples, they provide clinical doctors with essential information about the disease’s prognosis.

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Dental surgeons play a decisive role in the early detection of oral cancer.

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Dermatologists play a decisive role in the early detection of melanomas and other skin cancers.

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Occupational doctors can raise awareness about the importance of screening.

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