Attitudes Towards Continuing Cancer Screening Later in Life
Attitudes Towards Continuing Cancer Screening Later in Life
This study indicates a preference among older people in England to continue to be invited for cancer screening beyond the current stoppage age. Although the proportion that expressed an intention to take up the invitation (27%) was comparatively low, it was a great deal higher than current observed uptake rates (<4%). In the future, health professionals may be asked to play a role in supporting individual screening decision-making taking account of age- and health-specific evidence on harms and benefits.
Conclusion
This study indicates a preference among older people in England to continue to be invited for cancer screening beyond the current stoppage age. Although the proportion that expressed an intention to take up the invitation (27%) was comparatively low, it was a great deal higher than current observed uptake rates (<4%). In the future, health professionals may be asked to play a role in supporting individual screening decision-making taking account of age- and health-specific evidence on harms and benefits.
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