Global Breast Cancer: The Lessons to Bring Home
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women globally. This paper discusses the current progress in breast cancer in Western countries and focuses on important differences of this disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMCs). It introduces several arguments for applying caution before globalizing some of the US-adopted practices in the screening and management of the disease. Finally, it suggests that studies of breast cancer in LMCs might offer important insights for a more effective management of the problem both in developing as well as developed countries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 10.1155/2012/249501
Entities
People
- Alan A Arslan
- Silvia C. Formenti
- Susan M. Love
Organizations
- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- New York University
- University of California, Los Angeles