Apollo Medicine (Jan 2019)

Is it feasible to develop and implement a successful regional breast cancer screening program in India?

  • Lavandan Jegatheeswaran,
  • Payal Haria,
  • Byung Choi,
  • Thin Kyi Phyu Naing,
  • Ed Babu,
  • Arunmoy Chakravorty

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/am.am_67_19
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 4
pp. 229 – 231

Abstract

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Breast cancer is now one of the most prevalent cancers in Indian cities and certain rural areas. India lacks a dedicated breast cancer screening program. This review explores the barriers to the successful implementation of breast cancer screening in India and aims to offer plausible pathways in potentially making this initiative a reality.

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