[Estimated results of prophylactic physical examinations detecting cervical cancer in Center of Oncology in Bydgoszcz in years 2001-2003].

OBJECTIVES: Kujawsko-pomorskie province is a region with high morbidity and death-rate from uterine cervix cancer. One of the methods of improve this situation is to perform prophylactic physical examinations to find the least advanced stages as possible.

DESIGN: The aim of the study was to estimate the results of prophylactic physical examinations for cervical cancer that took place in Center of Oncology in Bydgoszcz between 2001-2003.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Pap Smear with prophylactic examination for breast cancer were taken in 3 medical centers. First on, according to called "mobile", was localized in the health service center, second one in the bus with the mammography, reaching distant areas and third one was performing examinations locally. Cytologic examinations were rated Bethesda system and according to Papanicolau. There were 28372 women examined (age 30-60). 8996 medical examinations were performed by "mobile" device, 6726 in the second center and 12650 locally. 8237 examinations were performed in 2001 year, 9444 in 2002, and 10691 in 2003.

RESULTS: Among all the Pap Smears the results were as following: I group--14267, II group--14017, III group--73, IV group--13, V group--2.43 (0.15%)intraepithelial dysplasia was found in them CIN I--23 (0.08%), CIN II--10 (0.035%), CIN III--10 (0.35%).21 (0.1%) cervical cancers were detected, 12 of them were praeinvasive cancers. 0.31% of the all Pap Smears were abnormal.

CONCLUSIONS: (1) The number of abnormal Pap Smears and severe dysplastic lesions proves the usefulness of the prophylactic physical examinations. (2) The above programme shows the that the access to oncological care for women living in rural areas, has a social aspect and should have affect the health awareness of the potential patients.