Cervical Cancer in Botswana: Current State and Future Steps for Screening and Treatment Programs

Cervical Cancer in Botswana: Current State and Future Steps for Screening and Treatment Programs

Botswana has a high burden of cervical cancer due to a limited screening program and high HIV prevalence. About 60% of the cervical cancer patients are HIV positive; most present with advanced cervical disease. Through initiatives by the Botswana Ministry of Health and various strategic partnerships...

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Main Authors: Surbhi eGrover, Mmakgomo eRaesima, Memory eBvochora-Nsingo, Sebathu eChiyapo, Dawn eBalang, Neo eTapela, Onyinye eBalogun, Mukendi K.A. Kayembe, Anthony H. Russell, Barati eMonare, Senate eTanyala, Jailakshmi eBhat, Kealeboga eThipe, Metlha eNchunga, Susan eMayisela, Balladiah eKizito, Ari eHo-Foster, Babe Eunice Gaolebale, Ponatshego A. Gaolebale, Jason A. Efstathiou, Scott eDryden-Peterson, Nicola eZetola, Stephen M. Hahn, Erle S. Robertson, Lilie L. Lin, Chelsea eMorroni, Doreen eRamogola-Masire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
Botswana
cancer screening
cervical cancer
cancer treatment
HIV and cancer
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fonc.2015.00239/full

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