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Detection of uterine cancer. Results of a community program of 17 years
Author(s) -
Burns Edward L.,
Hammond E. Cuyler,
Percy Constance,
Seidman Herbert,
Gorski Theodore W.
Publication year - 1968
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(196811)22:6<1108::aid-cncr2820220605>3.0.co;2-4
Subject(s) - medicine , uterine cancer , cancer , uterus , gynecology , cancer detection , obstetrics , family medicine
The Toledo Community Program for the detection of uterine cancer is described and an analysis is presented of the results, 1947–1963. The results indicate the success of a self‐supporting community program conducted by practicing physicians from their own offices. The Program has encompassed more than two thirds of the women, 30 or more years old in Lucas County, Ohio. It has resulted in a large decrease in invasive cancer of the uterus. Survival rates following diagnosis of invasive cancer of the uterus are superior to those usually seen.