Cancer Screenings in Primary Care in Türkiye

Abstract

The aim of all health screenings, especially cancer screenings, is to increase the survival rate through early diagnosis and treatment. When determining the screening program, many variables are taken into consideration, and actions are taken to improve public health. Health screenings are given immense importance when countries formulate and develop their health policies. If they are appropriate for the health system, health screenings are extremely valuable if they can improve the health of even one person as well as improve public health. As in many countries around the world, cancer screenings are carried out at all health service levels in Turkey, but they are commonly performed for three different types of cancer in primary health care services.

Keywords

• cancer
• diagnostic screening programs
• screening