“Screening participation figures must improve! », chants Dr. Denis Smith, president of the Regional Center for the Coordination of New-Aquitaine Cancer Screenings (CRCDC-NA). And for good reason, despite an improvement in participation between the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 campaigns, the latter remains “insufficient” depending on the health facility. Indeed, in New Aquitaine, it is estimated that 34.6% of the people concerned are mobilizing.
“Increasing this participation to a rate of 65% would prevent 647 deaths. More than ever, we must mobilize for life and participate in raising the awareness of as many New Aquitaine residents as possible regarding the benefits of screening.”continues Benjamin Gandouet, director general of the CRCDC-NA.
Each action carried out on the territory is carried out thanks to the cohesion and support of all
In the Landes, participation is estimated at 38.2%. In order to increase this figure, many Landes structures will be involved during this month of March: hospitals, clinics, but also associations, public bodies, etc. “For example, the League once morest Cancer organizes a “Colon Tour”; a visit to an inflatable structure in Soustons on March 24”, adds Doctor Rémuzon, President of the Landes committee of the League once morest Cancer. This meeting will also be available in digital format for those unable to attend.
But it will not be the only event of a month of March which has a total of 12. Although some have already taken place in Tarnos, Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx, Dax and Mont-de-Marsan, others are programmed in these same municipalities, as in Hagetmau, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, Soustons and Tartas. Campaign ends March 30. “Each action carried out on the Landes territory is carried out thanks to the cohesion of the partners and the support of all, including local political actors whose commitment we have seen by our side on many occasions”develops the CRCDC-NA in a press release.
