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Implementation of a Single-Visit Approach to Breast Care in Zambia

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Abstract 11Background:System-level barriers to care and low levels of awareness lead to late-stage presentation of breast disorders in resource-constrained environments. Simulating Zambia’s successful screen and treat approach to cervical cancer… Click to show full abstract

Abstract 11Background:System-level barriers to care and low levels of awareness lead to late-stage presentation of breast disorders in resource-constrained environments. Simulating Zambia’s successful screen and treat approach to cervical cancer prevention, we designed and implemented an algorithm to improve breast care efficiency.Methods:In collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Health and with support from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, we initially expanded breast care capacity in Zambia through on-site training of mid- and high-level health care providers by international experts. By using this cadre of local experts, we then implemented a rural breast care camp of 1-week duration, during which breast self-awareness, psychosocial counseling, clinical breast examination, breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, histologic analysis of biopsy specimens, and treatment were offered to participants in a single-visit format.Results:Four hundred seventy-five women were evaluated d...

Keywords: breast; zambia; breast care; approach; care; single visit

Journal Title: Journal of Global Oncology
Year Published: 2017

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