Cancer Screenings

Most Pennsylvanians say they are familiar with age-appropriate screenings for cancer with about a quarter of the population knowing all of their age-appropriate screenings. 

Furthermore, when asked, the majority of Pennsylvanians are able to identify screening tools used to detect cancer.  However, there is some confusion regarding the importance of eye exams as a screening mechanism. Eye exams can detect brain tumors and signs of other cancers or illnesses.

The Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society recommends the following websites for additional information on cancer and screenings.

Patient Poll Data
Question How familiar are you with cancer screening guidelines?
Results

I know all of my age-appropriate screenings.

I know some but not all of my age-appropriate screenings.

I don't know what cancer screenings I should have.

28.8%

44.0%

27.2%
Conducted Jan. 19-23, 2009 
Margin of Error  5.67%
Eligibility  Pennsylvania adults 21 or older 
Survey Consultants Taylor Brand Group, Lancaster, Pa., and Greenfield Online, Conn.


Patient Poll Data
Question  
Which of the following is NOT used as part of a cancer screening?
Results Mammograms

Pap test

Vision/eye exam

Colonoscopy

None of the above are used to detect cancer

All of the above are used to detect cancer (correct answer)

0.0%

  1.6%

 46.5%

0.0%

1.3%

50.0%
Conducted  Jan. 19-23, 2009 
Margin of Error   5.67%
Eligibility  Pennsylvania adults 21 or older 
Survey Consultants  Taylor Brand Group, Lancaster, Pa., and Greenfield Online, Conn.

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