Breast cancer early detection methods for low and middle income countries, a review of the evidence

Marilys Corbex, Robert Charles Burton, Helene Sancho-Garnier

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Abstract

Organized national mammographic screening has been adopted as the gold standard for breast cancer early detection in western countries; however it may not be the most cost-effective approach to early detection in low and middle income countries (LMC) as it is very demanding in terms of human and financial resources.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)428 - 434
Number of pages7
JournalThe Breast
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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