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World J Clin Oncol. Aug 10, 2014; 5(3): 509-519
Published online Aug 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i3.509
Published online Aug 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i3.509
Table 1 Recommendations for breast cancer screening/early detection and public education/awareness according to the resource level of a country[46]
Level of resources | Public education and awareness | Detection methods | Evaluation goal |
Basic | Developing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate local education programs for target populations to convey value of early detection, BC risk factors and breast health awareness (education and self examination) | Clinical history and CBEs | Breast health awareness regarding value of early detection in improving BC outcome |
Limited | Culturally and linguistically appropriate targeted outreach/education encouraging CBE for age groups at higher risk administered at district level using healthcare provider in the field | Diagnostic breast USG and/or diagnostic mammography if CBE + Mammographic screening of high risk target groups | Downsizing of symptomatic disease |
Enhanced | Regional awareness programs regarding breast health related to general health and women’s health programs | Mammographic screening every 2 yr in women aged 50 or older Consider mammographic screening (or USG) every 12-18 mo in women aged 40-49 | Downsizing and/or downstaging of asymptomatic disease in highest yield target groups |
Maximal | National awareness campaigns regarding breast health using mass media | Annual mammographic screening in women aged 40 or more | Downsizing and/or downstaging of asymptomatic disease in women in all risk groups |
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Citation: Dey S. Preventing breast cancer in LMICs
via screening and/or early detection: The real and the surreal. World J Clin Oncol 2014; 5(3): 509-519 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v5/i3/509.htm
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