Surgery is essential for global cancer care in all resource settings. Of the 15· 2 million new
cases of cancer in 2015, over 80% of cases will need surgery, some several times. By 2030 …

Background Despite mortality from breast cancer in Africa being higher than in high income
countries, breast cancer has not been extensively studied in the region. The aim of this …

Background The incidence of breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa is relatively low, but as
survival from the disease in the region is poor, mortality rates are as high as in high-income …

Breast cancer arising at a young age is relatively uncommon, particularly in the developed
world. Several studies have demonstrated that younger patients often experience a more …

Breast cancer is a major problem for global public health. Breast Cancer is the most
common incident form of cancer in women around the world. The incidence is increasing …

Although breast cancer is a growing health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, reasons for its
increased occurrence remain unclear. We reviewed the published literature to determine the …

Background Breast cancer is estimated to be the most common cancer worldwide. We
sought to assemble publicly available data from Africa to provide estimates of the incidence …

Purpose Africa has low breast cancer incidence rates but high mortality rates from this
disease due to poor survival. Delays in presentation and diagnosis are major determinants …

As of 2020, breast cancer has become the most diagnosed cancer globally, overtaking lung
and prostate cancers. Breast cancer incidence is increasing globally with cases expected to …

The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) brought together international breast cancer
experts and advocates in a summit conference in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 2010 to discuss …