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Advancing breast cancer screening: a call for updated policy and practice

Por: Al Hashmi · I. · Al Omari · O.

Commentary on: Yao MM, Vy VPT, Chen TH, Hsu HH, Hsu GC, Lee CS, Lin LJ, Chia SL, Wu CC, Chan WP, Yen AM. Performance measures of 8,169,869 examinations in the National Breast Cancer Screening Program in Taiwan, 2004-2020. BMC Med. 2023 Dec 15;21(1):497. doi: 10.1186/s12916-023-03217-7.

Implications for practice and research

  • The effectiveness of Taiwan’s Breast Cancer Screening Programme provides valuable insights for health policy-makers to enhance and expand the screening initiatives for breast cancer worldwide.

  • To ensure the effectiveness of screening programmes, it is highly encouraged to use mobile units, broaden the age ranges and healthcare providers must uphold high standards of quality assurance and diagnostic accuracy.

  • Context

    Breast cancer continues to be a major public health concern, affecting millions of women globally each year.1 An early diagnosis using mammography is crucial for a successful treatment and better quality of...

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