…remain substantial geographical disparities in prostate cancer incidence and survival in Australia, along with the uncertain evidence for any benefit from PSA screening, there remains a need for more effective diagnostic strategies for prostate cancer, and for these to be…
…the program. Many people experience physical challenges when using home bowel cancer screening tests and this can deter them from completing and returning their kit. In some international screening programs, changes were made to the kits and the process of…
What is known? Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) provides screening kits to Australians aged 50-74, which can detect bowel cancer at early stages when treatment is…
…screening kit. Studying and understanding barriers that prevent people from participating in such programs is vital to create interventions and change policy to increase screening rates. To conduct such research, valid survey tools to measure screening barriers are needed. What…
What is known? Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends out home bowel cancer screening test kit to people between 50 and 74 years old. However, participation…
…kits at pharmacies or online. Find out more information about the Bowel Screening Test and watch short videos here. National Bowel Screening Program Find out more about the National Bowel Screening Program View more National Bowel Screening…
What is known? Participation in Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) can enable earlier detection and treatment of bowel cancer, resulting in better outcomes. However, bowel screening participation remains low. This study describes small-area and broad geographical patterns in…
…in attempt to increase participation in cancer screening tests. It also described whether these notifications were effective at increasing screening and mapped the characteristics of effective versus ineffective notifications. What is new? This review captured 33 unique advance notifications used…
What is known? Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths, but if detected early it is highly treatable. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends out bowel cancer screening kits in the mail to Australians aged…
…that promotes being in control of one’s health and health-related decisions. This messaging may be particularly useful for lifting bowel cancer screening rates in males and older adults. Further research is needed to address low bowel cancer screening participation rates…