Abstract Because the Asia–Pacific region contains approximately 25% of the world's
population, the rapidly rising incidence of breast cancer in this area represents a serious …

Simple Summary Nearly all breast cancer patients survive for more than five years when the
tumor is found early and in the localized stage. Regular clinical breast examinations …

Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in most countries in Asia. The incidence rates
remain low, although increasing at a more rapid rate than in western countries, due to …

Asia is the world's largest continent comprising about 3/5 of the human population. Breast
cancer is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related …

Nationwide breast cancer screening with mammography is well-established in many
western countries. Many studies have shown its benefit in mortality reduction. However …

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women globally. This paper discusses
the current progress in breast cancer in Western countries and focuses on important …

Breast cancer, traditionally a disease prevalent among women in the West, has become an
increasing disease burden in the East. In Hong Kong, breast cancer is the number one …

The incidence of breast cancer in women of East Asian ancestry (Chinese, Japanese and
Korean) is lower than in women of European ancestry but is currently rising. This review …

Public health data indicate that the global burden of breast cancer in women, measured by
incidence, mortality, and economic costs, is substantial and on the increase. Worldwide, it is …

Objective To provide an overview of the incidence and mortality of female breast cancer for
countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Methods Statistical information about breast cancer was …