Chapter
Preventing cervical cancer worldwide
Abstract
Background For women, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide. This is unfortunate given that cervical cancer can be preventable through screening programs. If cervical cancer occurs and is identified early, it can be cured with radical surgery or aggressive chemoradiation. Objective To review the strategies available to prevent or manage cervical cancer. Methods and Results We will review the global impact of cervical …
Authors
Elit L
Book title
Women S Health in the Majority World Issues and Inititatives
Pagination
pp. 49-64
Publication Date
December 1, 2007