Preventing cervical cancer
Date
2009-10
Authors
Botha, M. H. (Hennie)
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Cervical cancer remains the most common cancer diagnosed in
women in southern Africa, with an estimated lifetime risk of 1 in
26.1 Unfortunately most of these cancers are also diagnosed at a
late stage, with subsequent poor prognosis for long-term survival.
This very high incidence is particularly sad in an era where
advances in medical science have made cervical cancer a mostly
preventable disease. In most developed economies cervical cancer
has become a less common occurrence due to intensive screening
and preventive strategies.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej
Keywords
Cervix uteri -- Cancer -- Prevention
Citation
Botha, M.H. 2009. Preventing cervical cancer. Continuing Medical Education, 27(10):444-449.