| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9328340 | Gynecologic Oncology | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Nigeria is a country in western Africa where the incidence rate of cervical cancer is 25/100,000. There are 32 million women aged 15-64 years old. If we were to conduct a one-time screen over 1 year, 8000 new invasive cervical cancers would be detected. Currently, 80% of cases present in Stage III. While a one-time screen should detect some earlier stages, there could be as many as 6400 Stage III cancers to treat. Strategies to enable a one-time screen are being considered.
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Authors
Isaac F. Adewole, J.L. Benedet, Brian T. Crain, Michele Follen,