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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2008 100(18):1270-1271; doi:10.1093/jnci/djn303
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Screening for Breast Cancer in India—Is It An Appropriate Strategy?

Sue Moss

Affiliation of author: Cancer Screening Evaluation Unit, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, Surrey, UK

Correspondence to: Sue Moss, PhD, Cancer Screening Evaluation Unit, Institute of Cancer Research, Sir Richard Doll Building, Cotswold Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5NG, UK (e-mail: sue.moss@icr.ac.uk).

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Breast cancer is an increasing health problem in India (1). The trend of rising incidence rates is likely to continue due to further changes in lifestyle factors such as childbearing and dietary habits. The current age-standardized rate is 19.1 per 100 000 per annum, but, in contrast to what is observed in developed countries, the incidence rate peaks below age 50. Stage distribution at presentation is less favorable than in developed countries, with 50%–70% of cases presenting for treatment being locally advanced (2), and the availability and level of facilities for treatment are variable (3). Survival rates are consequently low (4. . . [Full Text of this Article]


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