Early detection, improved outcomes
Cancer screening plays a vital role in health, leading to early detection and improved outcomes.
By identifying cancer at earlier stages, screening allows for more effective treatment and can significantly reduce deaths.
We are sharing population-level data from our primary care practices to help identify and address inequities in cancer screening rates across our local communities.
Cancer screening rates
View the maps and tables below for information about the number of community residents who have had recent breast and colorectal cancer screenings. We will update this information to reflect the latest data as our research continues.
Breast cancer screenings by zip code
Use the drop down to choose a zip code to view the percentage of Penn Medicine Primary Care patients between 42-74 who have had a mammogram in the past two years.
|
Zip code |
% of patients who had a mammogram |
|
19102 |
77.0 |
|
19103 |
81.5 |
|
19104 |
71.0 |
|
19106 |
80.6 |
|
19107 |
72.8 |
|
19123 |
79.2 |
|
19130 |
82.3 |
|
19131 |
73.7 |
|
19139 |
72.0 |
|
19142 |
72.8 |
|
19143 |
74.4 |
|
19145 |
72.6 |
|
19146 |
79.6 |
|
19147 |
83.2 |
|
19148 |
75.3 |
|
19151 |
74.7 |
|
All zip codes |
75.9 |
Source: Penn Medicine, 2024
Colorectal cancer screenings by zip code
Use the dropdown to choose a zip code to view the percentage of Penn Medicine Primary Care patients age 46 to 75 who were up to date on colorectal cancer screening (e.g., colonoscopy, stool testing).
|
Zip code |
% of patients who were up to date on colorectal cancer screening |
|
19102 |
76.8 |
|
19103 |
78.4 |
|
19104 |
67.1 |
|
19106 |
80.3 |
|
19107 |
71.8 |
|
19123 |
76.2 |
|
19130 |
78.1 |
|
19131 |
70.8 |
|
19139 |
67.7 |
|
19142 |
67.4 |
|
19143 |
70.2 |
|
19145 |
71.6 |
|
19146 |
74.6 |
|
19147 |
79.3 |
|
19148 |
70.2 |
|
19151 |
69.0 |
|
All zip codes |
72.4 |
Source: Penn Medicine, 2024
We are part of the solution: Cancer screening
At Penn Medicine we believe all our patients deserve equal access to high-quality care and a long healthy life.
We recognize that unless we address the underlying inequities, we won't be able to achieve this goal. Our passionate team of physicians, researchers, and staff is committed to addressing these inequities to help drive health and wellbeing for all.
We are using a data-driven approach to identify inequities in cancer screening rates in our communities and coordinate actionable plans to address them.