Written Question · S2W-16326 · Session 2
How it will address the disparity identified in the research, Causes of excess mortality in cerebral palsy, by Strauss, Cable and Shavelle …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will address the disparity identified in the research, Causes of excess mortality in cerebral palsy, by Strauss, Cable and Shavelle which recorded that women with cerebral palsy have three times the incidence of death from breast cancer than their non-disabled peers.
The answer
The study states that mortality from breast cancer was three times that of the general population suggesting poorer detection or treatment.
In Scotland there is already a well established breast cancer screening programme for all women aged 50 to 64. The extension of routine invitation for screening to 70 years is currently being phased in across Scotland.
Our cancer strategy Cancer in Scotland seeks to ensure more rapid access to diagnosis and treatment for all cancer patients including those affected by breast cancer. More than £5 million has been invested specifically in breast services during 2001-04.
In Scotland five-year survival from breast cancer has increased substantially from 60% in 1977–81 to 77% in 1997–2001.
In Scotland there is already a well established breast cancer screening programme for all women aged 50 to 64. The extension of routine invitation for screening to 70 years is currently being phased in across Scotland.
Our cancer strategy Cancer in Scotland seeks to ensure more rapid access to diagnosis and treatment for all cancer patients including those affected by breast cancer. More than £5 million has been invested specifically in breast services during 2001-04.
In Scotland five-year survival from breast cancer has increased substantially from 60% in 1977–81 to 77% in 1997–2001.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-16326 by reference.