Open AccessLeverage of an Existing Cervical Cancer Prevention Service Platform to Initiate Breast Cancer Control Services in Zambia: Experiences and Early Outcomes
Author(s) -
Leeya Pinder,
Ronda HenryTillman,
David Linyama,
Victor Kusweje,
Jean-Baptiste Nzayisenga,
Aaron Shibemba,
Vikrant V. Sahasrabuddhe,
Kennedy Lishimpi,
Mulindi Mwanahamuntu,
Michael L. Hicks,
Groesbeck P. Parham
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.17.00026
Subject(s) - medicine , breast cancer , health care , cervical cancer , cancer , economics , economic growth
In 2005, the Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in Zambia (CCPPZ) was implemented and has since provided cervical cancer screen-and-treat services to more than 500,000 women. By leveraging the successes and experiences of the CCPPZ, we intended to build capacity for the early detection and surgical treatment of breast cancer.