Screening for Cervix Cancer and Breast Cancer in the Female Population of the City of Cipolletti

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Early detection of breast cancer and cervix cancer in women has led to increased survival and even cure these diseases. Both mammography and Papanicolau (Pap) smear have adequate sensitivity and specificity for detection at early stage these tumors. OBJECTIVES: To know the prevalence of use of mammography and Pap smear in screening for breast cancer and cervix cancer in female population of the city of Cipolletti. METHODS: A cross sectional study was carried out. The population included residents of city of Cipolletti, older than 18 years, not institutionalized and more than 10 years of residence. The main indicators were performed Pap smear and mammogram in the past two years. RESULTS: The study surveyed 642 women with an average age of 50.24 +/- 16.73 years, with a range of age between 18 and 91 years. Mammogram was used in group included in current recommendations in Argentina between 50 and 70 years in 76.7% (95% CI 67.1% -84.1%) and Pap smear was used in 74.9% (CI95 % 66.7% -81.6%) of participants between 25 and 65 years, in the past 2 years. Both indicators were better than they were in the Province of Río Negro. CONCLUSIONS: Although not all detected differences are statistically significant, there is a higher use of mammography in Cipolletti than in the province, the region and also the country.