Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the Philippines, Kenya, Zambia, and Georgia, according to the World Health Organization.
Yet, in many low- and middle-income countries, most women are still diagnosed at advanced stages of the disease, when it is harder to treat effectively.
In Zambia, the majority of cases are diagnosed at stage III or IV; in Kenya, 47% of cancer cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, with only 4% detected at stage I. These late diagnoses contribute to significantly lower survival rates compared to those in high-income countries.
The ATOM Coalition is working to close these gaps – tackling the barriers identified in the studies, from limited early detection and lack of access to effective treatment to the financial challenges that prevent equitable care.
Find out more in our latest article.”
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