of note qualitative evidence from the target population finds that many women believe the balance of benefits to risks is acceptable and welcome the opportunity to take part in breast screening independent uk panel on breast cancer screening what is still lacking however is a national populationbased system that issues personalised invitations to all czech citizens regularly based on age gender and screening history the plan has a number of objectives all linked to the ultimate aim of reducing the burden of cancer in the czech republic including improving rates of early diagnosis in part through more effective screening accrediting treatment centres on the basis of workforce skills equipment selfevaluation and communication and encouraging research and innovation the czech society for oncology exists as a professional network a significant part of whose work is dedicated to supporting patients through education and information including around screening and prevention