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Mammography screening is not suitable for all low-resource countries. A mixed approach using targeted interventions is recommended for reducing breast cancer mortality in less developed countries (LDCs).

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  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Less developed countries (LDCs) face a growing burden of breast cancer.
  • Resource constraints limit the applicability of standard screening methods like mammography in LDCs.
  • Effective and feasible interventions are needed to reduce breast cancer mortality in these settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the status of mammography screening (MS) programs in LDCs.
  • To identify prerequisites for successful MS implementation in developing countries.
  • To advocate for a "mixed" intervention portfolio for breast cancer mortality reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing and past MS program attempts in LDCs.
  • Analysis of prerequisites for MS program success in resource-constrained settings.
  • Development of recommendations for policy makers.

Main Results:

  • Mammography screening (MS) as implemented in developed nations is not directly applicable to LDCs.
  • Specific criteria must be met for a sub-population within an LDC to benefit from MS.
  • A "mixed" portfolio of breast cancer interventions, with MS used selectively, is proposed.

Conclusions:

  • Policy makers should apply rigorous criteria before implementing costly MS programs in LDCs.
  • Judicious evaluation of additional breast cancer control programs is essential.
  • A tailored, multi-faceted approach is necessary to effectively reduce breast cancer mortality in LDCs.