Survival from cervical cancer in England and Wales
Author Information
Author(s): Quinn M J, Cooper N, Rachet B, Mitry E, Woods L M, Coleman M P
Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK
Conclusion
Despite improvements in cervical screening, survival rates for cervical cancer have not significantly improved since the late 1980s.
Supporting Evidence
- Mortality from cervical cancer has been declining steadily since the early 1950s.
- Screening programs have been credited with preventing 800 or more deaths a year.
- Survival rates for cervical cancer improved in the 1970s and 1980s but plateaued in the 1990s.
Takeaway
Cervical cancer is a serious disease, but thanks to better screening, fewer women are dying from it. However, survival rates haven't improved much in recent years.
Methodology
Data analysis of 44,090 women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer from 1986 to 1999.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to socioeconomic factors affecting survival rates.
Limitations
The study did not include women with carcinoma in situ, which may have affected overall survival trends.
Participant Demographics
Women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in England and Wales, primarily aged 15-99.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
(82.9, 84.0)
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