Improving early detection of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: why mammography may not be the way forward

Improving early detection of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: why mammography may not be the way forward

Abstract Background and methods The prevention and control of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is an increasingly critical public health issue. Breast cancer is the most frequent female cancer in SSA and mortality rates from this disease are the highest globally. Breast cancer has tradition...

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Main Authors: Eleanor Black, Robyn Richmond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Early detection
Screening
Mammography
Clinical breast examination
Breast self-examination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-018-0446-6

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