Screening

Primary healthcare institutions compile lists of women aged 30–65 living in their areas and invite them for screening.

Women aged 30–50 undergo cervical cancer screening using a polymerase chain reaction test for human papillomavirus and liquid-based cytology.

Women aged 30–65 undergo primary screening by healthcare professionals once every two years. Breast examination and, where indicated, mammography are used for the early detection of breast cancer.

Diagnosis and treatment

If a suspicious condition is identified, the woman is referred to a specialised medical institution for further examination.

The costs of diagnosing and treating patients whose cancer is detected through screening are financed from the State Budget.

The system includes oncology monitoring rooms, obstetrician-gynaecologists, mobile and stationary mammography units, centralised interpretation of mammography images and quality control of HPV test systems. Authorised non-state medical organisations may also participate in screening.

A woman experiencing symptoms or suspicious changes should contact her family doctor without waiting for the next scheduled screening.

The procedure is established by Presidential Resolution No. PQ-402.