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. 2005 Dec;99(3 Suppl 1):S209-12.
doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.07.086. Epub 2005 Oct 3.

Evolving a strategic approach to cervical cancer control in Africa

Isaac F Adewole  1 , J L Benedet, Brian T Crain, Michele Follen
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Evolving a strategic approach to cervical cancer control in Africa

Isaac F Adewole et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2005 Dec.

Abstract

Nigeria is a country in Western Africa where the incidence rate of cervical cancer is 25/100,000. There are 32 million women aged 15-64 years old. If we were to conduct a one-time screen over 1 year, 8000 new invasive cervical cancers would be detected. Currently, 80% of cases present in Stage III. While a one-time screen should detect some earlier stages, there could be as many as 6400 Stage III cancers to treat. Strategies to enable a one-time screen are being considered.

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