sweden is actively working to increase participation in its national cancer screening programs for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colorectal cancer. While organized testing for prostate cancer is under development, it is not yet a nationwide initiative.
These three cancers - breast, cervical, and colorectal - collectively affect over 17,000 people in Sweden annually. Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates.
Despite widespread availability, participation rates vary. According to data from 2024, approximately 80% of individuals invited for breast cancer screening participated. Cervical cancer screening saw a participation rate of 83%. However, screening for colorectal cancer had the lowest participation rate at 65%.