Breast and gynecologic cancers as a Brazilian health priority

CONCLUSION: Analyzed together, breast and gynecologic cancers correspond to the leading cause of cancer in Brazil. A heterogeneous group, female cancer includes diseases with a high primary and secondary prevention potential. The organization of a female cancer program in Brazil prioritizing primary and secondary prevention strategies, such as adequate mammography screening and human papillomavirus vaccination coverage, could significantly improve female cancer control in the country.PMID:37556639 | DOI:10.1590/1806-9282.2023S120

Source: Cancer Control - August 9, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ang élica Nogueira-Rodrigues Daniela Dornelles Rosa Daniele Assad Suzuki Eduardo Paulino Luciana Castro Garcia Landeiro Mariana Scaranti Marisa Riscalla Madi Paulo Marcelo Hoff Source Type: research