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Breast Imaging in Global Health: Serving the Underserved

Breast Imaging in Global Health: Serving the Underserved Purpose of ReviewTo review the current guidelines, recommendations, and strategies for implementing breast imaging programs in low-resource areas, specifically low- and middle-income countries.Recent FindingsBreast cancer in low- and middle-income countries is associated with high mortality, mostly related to late stage diagnosis and poor access to treatment. Efforts to improve breast cancer outcomes have focused on a strategy of downstaging disease, following resource-stratified guidelines.SummaryLaunching a sustainable breast imaging program in a low-resource area involves a thorough assessment that includes existing infrastructure, staffing and equipment resources, and access to downstream care. A number of programs have shown promise in improving early detection by utilizing a multifaceted approach and incorporating various healthcare technologies and innovation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Radiology Reports Springer Journals

Breast Imaging in Global Health: Serving the Underserved

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2020
eISSN
2167-4825
DOI
10.1007/s40134-020-00349-z
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Abstract

Purpose of ReviewTo review the current guidelines, recommendations, and strategies for implementing breast imaging programs in low-resource areas, specifically low- and middle-income countries.Recent FindingsBreast cancer in low- and middle-income countries is associated with high mortality, mostly related to late stage diagnosis and poor access to treatment. Efforts to improve breast cancer outcomes have focused on a strategy of downstaging disease, following resource-stratified guidelines.SummaryLaunching a sustainable breast imaging program in a low-resource area involves a thorough assessment that includes existing infrastructure, staffing and equipment resources, and access to downstream care. A number of programs have shown promise in improving early detection by utilizing a multifaceted approach and incorporating various healthcare technologies and innovation.

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Current Radiology ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: Apr 9, 2020

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