Breast and Gynecological Cancers [electronic resource] : An Integrated Approach for Screening and Early Diagnosis in Developing Countries / edited by Mahesh K. Shetty.

Burden of breast and gynecological cancers in low-resource communities -- Breast cancer: pathology, cytology, and core needle biopsy methods for diagnosis -- Gynecological cancers: pathology and cytological methods for diagnosis of gynecological cancers -- Screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer: proven methodology and an optimized strategy for developing countries -- HPV and cervical cancer -- Screening for cervical cancer in low-resource communities -- Ovarian cancer screening and early detection in low- and middle-income countries -- Endometrial cancer: risk factors and early diagnosis in low-resource countries -- Breast and gynecologic cancer prevention in low-resource countries -- Combined screening for breast and gynecological cancers using mobile clinics: the Barretos experience (Brazil) -- Cost effectiveness of screening for and early diagnosis of breast and gynecological cancers in low-income countries -- Challenges for breast and gynecological cancer control by early detection in less-developed countries -- Funding for global health care intervention: initiatives aimed at controlling cancer in women in low-resource countries -- Coordinated training on early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer across different levels of health workers: an example from Peru -- Telemedicine in cancer control programs in developing countries. Breast cancer screening and cervical cancer prevention in developing countries: strategies for the future -- Well woman clinic concept: an integrated approach for screening and early diagnosis of breast and gynecological cancers in developing countries.

Women in developing nations experience higher incidence rates and higher mortality rates of breast and gynecological cancers, creating a critical need for cancer control programs that can use available, often scant, resources to match the existing disease burden. This book promotes integrating screening and early detection of breast and gynecological cancers through cost effective modalities like single visit screening and diagnosis, well woman clinics, and mobile clinics.  International experts in the field weigh in on tested and proven methods for screening, early diagnosis, and prevention of these cancers in both rural and urban settings with varying levels of funding.  Case studies from Brazil, Peru, the Middle East and Africa are included to illustrate particular aspects of screening, treatment, and funding. Breast and Gynecological Cancers: An Integrated Approach for Screening and Early Diagnosis in Developing Countries is a crucial compendium of information for all those concerned with the wellness of women worldwide.