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

Marilys Corbex; Robert Charles Burton; Helene Sancho-Garnier

doi:10.1016/j.breast.2012.01.002

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

Marilys Corbex
, Robert Charles Burton
, Helene Sancho-Garnier

Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Alfred Hospital

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	428 - 434
Number of pages	7
Journal	The Breast
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2012.01.002
Publication status	Published - 2012

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

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