Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Effectiveness of Ultrasonographic Screening for Thyroid Cancer: Round-table Conference in the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA) in conjunction with the Korean Thyroid Association

  • Shin, Sangjin (National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Sae Eun (National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Soo Young (National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hyun, Min Kyung (National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Sun Wook (Department of Medicine, Thyroid Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kwon, Jin Won (College of Pharmacy, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kim, Yeol (Hospice and Palliative Care Branch, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Kim, Won Bae (Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) ;
  • Na, Dong Gyu (Human Medical Imaging and Intervention Center) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Ah (Department of Family Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Sheen, Seung Soo (Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Yi, Ka Hee (Department of Internal Medicine, Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University) ;
  • Chang, Hang-Seok (Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Cho, Jung Jin (Department of Family Medicine, Hallym University, College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Jae Hoon (Department of Medicine, Thyroid Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
  • Published : 2014.06.30
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Abstract

Background: The incidence rate of thyroid cancer has been increasing worldwide in recent years, and it is also the most prevalent cancer when it comes to the number of patients among Korean women. With it, ultrasonographic screening test has also become very common. However, there is still controversy over the performance of this screening test. Therefore, the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA) organized a Round-table Conference on the issues regarding ultrasonographic screening for thyroid cancer in Korea. The objective of the conference was mainly about delivering worthwhile information reflecting social value for the current situation, which was based on evidence surrounding thyroid cancer screening that relevant experts investigated and agreed on. The significance of this Round-table Conference lies in the fact that we reviewed the current evidence, and we were able to discuss the social value and future direction for ultrasonographic screening in Korea.

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