Exploring Stigma as a Barrier to Cancer Service Engagement with Breast Cancer Survivors in Kampala, Uganda

ConclusionThe growing burden of mortality associated with breast cancer in Uganda can be mitigated by improving early detection and treatment engagement through interventions, which account for key psychosocial barriers such as stigma.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 15, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Elizabeth Meacham, Jackson Orem, Gertrude Nakigudde, Jo Anne Zujewski, Deepa Rao Tags: PAPER Source Type: research