[Series] Population-based cancer screening programmes in low-income and middle-income countries: regional consultation of the International Cancer Screening Network in India

The reductions in cancer morbidity and mortality afforded by population-based cancer screening programmes have led many low-income and middle-income countries to consider the implementation of national screening programmes in the public sector. Screening at the population level, when planned and organised, can greatly benefit the population, whilst disorganised screening can increase costs and reduce benefits. The International Cancer Screening Network (ICSN) was created to share lessons, experience, and evidence regarding cancer screening in countries with organised screening programmes.

Source: The Lancet Oncology - February 1, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sudha Sivaram, Gautam Majumdar, Douglas Perin, Ashrafun Nessa, Mireille Broeders, Elsebeth Lynge, Mona Saraiya, Nereo Segnan, Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan, Preetha Rajaraman, Edward Trimble, Stephen Taplin, GK Rath, Ravi Mehrotra Tags: Series Source Type: research