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Women Overdue for Cancer Screenings

More than 80% of women who were partially up to date reported a wellness visit in the prior year, suggesting missed opportunities for screening engagement in primary care.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 27, 2026

  • 5 min

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    Nearly 18 million US women aged 45 to 64 years were overdue for at least one recommended cancer screening.

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    Colorectal cancer screening represented the largest unmet need, with 12.6 million women due for screening.

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    Access-related factors, such as insurance coverage and regular health care access, were strongly associated with screening participation.

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    An estimated 3.2 million women were overdue for all three screenings, highlighting the need for targeted outreach.

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    The study identified missed opportunities in primary care for addressing multiple screening needs during wellness visits.

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Women Overdue for Cancer Screenings

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 27, 2026

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