Early Detection & Screening
Strategic Focus
The Early Detection & Screening priority area focuses on increasing access to timely cancer screening and improving early diagnosis through coordinated, system-level strategies across Idaho.
Plan Goals
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Decrease prostate cancer mortality and support informed screening decisions
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Reduce late-stage breast cancer incidence through screening
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Reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality
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Reduce late-stage colorectal cancer through screening and early detection
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Reduce late-stage lung cancer through targeted screening
These goals are supported through coordinated strategies that focus on systems-level change and partner alignment across the state.
Strategic Priorities
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Increase access to evidence-based cancer screening services
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Strengthen systems for timely follow-up after abnormal screening results
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Promote alignment with current screening guidelines across providers and systems
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Reduce structural and geographic barriers to screening
Workgroup Focus
The Early Detection & Screening Workgroup supports efforts to improve access to timely cancer screening and strengthen systems for follow-up and early diagnosis. The workgroup coordinates partners and advances strategies to improve screening outcomes statewide.
Participation is open to partners across healthcare, public health, and community organizations.