New approach to cervical cancer care in Botswana cuts treatment lag time in half

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women low- and middle-income countries, including Botswana, where 75 percent of cervical cancer patients suffer from advanced forms of the disease. These patients can face wait times as long as five months after diagnosis before receiving lifesaving treatment. A new, multidisciplinary model of cervical cancer care developed by a University of Pennsylvania team based in Botswana cut the delay between diagnosis and treatment by more than 50 percent.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news