Screening Practices of Cancer Survivors and Individuals Whose Family or Friends Had a Cancer Diagnoses-a Nationally Representative Cross-sectional Survey in Japan (INFORM Study 2020)

Overview

Journal J Cancer Surviv

Specialty Oncology

Date 2023 Apr 11

PMID 37041402

Authors

Miki Akiyama

Noriyuki Ishida

Hiroyasu Takahashi

Miyako Takahashi

Aki Otsuki

Yasunori Sato

Junko Saito

Akiko Yaguchi-Saito

Maiko Fujimori

Yuki Kaji

Taichi Shimazu

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Abstract

Purpose: We examined cancer screening practices and related beliefs in cancer survivors and individuals with family or close friends with a cancer diagnosis compared to individuals without the above cancer history for 5 population-based (gastric, colorectal, lung, breast, cervical) and 1 opportunistic (prostate) cancer screenings using nationally representative cross-sectional survey in Japan.

Methods: We analyzed 3269 data from 3605 respondents (response rate, 37.1%) and compared the screening beliefs and practices of cancer survivors (n = 391), individuals with family members (n = 1674), and close friends with a cancer diagnosis (n = 685) to those without any cancer history (n = 519).

Results: Being a cancer survivor was associated with screening for gastric (OR, 1.75; 95% CI, 1.04-2.95), colorectal (OR, 1.56; 95% CI, 1.03-2.36), and lung cancer (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.10-2.66) but not breast, cervical cancer or PSA test. Having a family cancer diagnosis was associated with colorectal and lung cancer screening. Having friends with a cancer diagnosis was associated with PSA test. Cancer survivors and family members perceived themselves as being more susceptible and worried about getting cancer than individuals without any cancer history. Cancer survivors strongly believed screening can detect cancer and were more likely to undergo screening. Subgroup analysis indicated an interrelation between gastric and colorectal cancer screening among survivors.

Conclusions: A cancer diagnosis in oneself or family or friend influences an individual's health-related belief and risk perception, which can increase the likelihood of cancer screening.

Implications For Cancer Survivors: Targeted and tailored communication strategies can increase awareness of cancer screening.

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