Breast cancer as a global health concern
SS Coughlin, DU Ekwueme - Cancer epidemiology, 2009 - Elsevier
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 …
incidence, mortality, and economic costs, is substantial and on the increase. Worldwide, it is …
Breast cancer screening in low and middle-income countries
LA Newman - Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Breast cancer incidence rates are rising in low and middle-income countries (LMIC), and
these populations have reduced access to advanced multidisciplinary treatment. Screening …
these populations have reduced access to advanced multidisciplinary treatment. Screening …
Breast cancer early detection: A phased approach to implementation
When breast cancer is detected and treated early, the chances of survival are very high.
However, women in many settings face complex barriers to early detection, including social …
However, women in many settings face complex barriers to early detection, including social …
Chronic diseases and injuries in India
V Patel, S Chatterji, D Chisholm, S Ebrahim… - The Lancet, 2011 - thelancet.com
Chronic diseases (eg, cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders, diabetes, and
cancer) and injuries are the leading causes of death and disability in India, and we project …
cancer) and injuries are the leading causes of death and disability in India, and we project …
Guideline implementation for breast healthcare in low‐and middle‐income countries: early detection resource allocation
CH Yip, RA Smith, BO Anderson, AB Miller… - Cancer, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
A key determinant of breast cancer outcome in any population is the degree to which
cancers are detected at early stages of disease. Populations in which cancers are detected …
cancers are detected at early stages of disease. Populations in which cancers are detected …
[HTML][HTML] Breast cancer issues in developing countries: an overview of the Breast Health Global Initiative
BO Anderson, R Jakesz - World journal of surgery, 2008 - Springer
Background Of the 411,000 breast cancer deaths around the world in 2002, 221,000 (54%)
occurred in low-and middle-income countries (LMCs). Guidelines for breast health care …
occurred in low-and middle-income countries (LMCs). Guidelines for breast health care …
Breast cancer screening policies in developing countries: a cost-effectiveness analysis for India
QL Okonkwo, G Draisma, A Der Kinderen… - JNCI: Journal of the …, 2008 - academic.oup.com
Background India, the largest developing country, has a steadily rising incidence of breast
cancer. Estimates and comparisons of the cost-effectiveness of feasible breast cancer …
cancer. Estimates and comparisons of the cost-effectiveness of feasible breast cancer …
Breast cancer in limited‐resource countries: health care systems and public policy
BO Anderson, CH Yip, SD Ramsey… - The breast …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
As the largest cancer killer of women around the globe, breast cancer adversely impacts
countries at all levels of economic development. Despite major advances in the early …
countries at all levels of economic development. Despite major advances in the early …
Breast cancer in India: where do we stand and where do we go?
A Khokhar - Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2012 - koreascience.kr
This is a review article which looks into details what the actual scenario of the problem of
breast cancer in our country is. As the problem is on the rise, what is the level of the …
breast cancer in our country is. As the problem is on the rise, what is the level of the …
Inequities in breast cancer treatment in sub-Saharan Africa: findings from a prospective multi-country observational study
M Foerster, BO Anderson, F McKenzie… - Breast Cancer …, 2019 - Springer
Background Improving breast cancer survival in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is urgently
needed, requiring early diagnosis and improved access to treatment. However, data on the …
needed, requiring early diagnosis and improved access to treatment. However, data on the …