With the annual incidence rate of new cancer cases set to double in the next 10 years, early diagnosis has become increasingly important in the fight against cancer in Ireland. While it is accepted that screening programmes can improve survival rates, many questions remain. This meeting aimed to explain what population cancer screening is, its benefits, limitations and its role in detecting different cancers.

Speakers provided information about how the current screening programmes (BreastCheck and CervicalCheck) worked, the process involved in receiving a screen and the measures in place to ensure a quality assured service. Speakers discussed the rationale for and appropriateness of introducing new screening programmes to detect other types of cancers including colorectal and prostate cancer.

The meeting was open to all members of the public and there was no charge for attendance.

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Venue:
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No.6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Programme:

Chair:  Ms Olivia O'Leary, Broadcaster and Journalist

Speakers:

Dr Patricia Fitzpatrick, Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health & Population Science, University College Dublin and Consultant Epidemiologist, NCSS
Dr Ann O'Doherty, Consultant Radiologist, St Vincent's University Hospital and Clinical Director of BreastCheck
Dr Marian O'Reilly, Head of Cervical Screening, National Cancer Screening Service
Dr Alan Smith, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, National Cancer Screening Service

Public Meeting Enquiries:
Public Meetings, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Frederick house, 19 South Freeerick Street, Dublin 2.  Ph: +353 (0) 1 863 9700 Fax: +353 (0)1 672 4707 Email:  college@rcpi.ie