Feasibility, uptake and real-life challenges of a rural cervical and breast cancer screening program in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, South India
Conclusions: Population-based cancer screening programs can be offered by secondary hospitals that also run primary care services, to increase screening rates. Clear referral systems need to be established, bearing in mind that social factors, especially poor family support, may pose a threat to treatment, in spite of easy availability of cure.
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shalini Jeyapaul Anu M Oommen Anne George Cherian Tobey Ann Marcus Thabitha Malini Jasmin H Prasad Kuryan George Source Type: research
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