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Telemedicine and Its Impact on Breast Cancersurvival in Sub-saharan Africa

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Breast cancer is estimated to be the commonest cancer among women worldwide and forms a major part of global disease burden.Whilst the incidence of breast cancer is relatively low in SSA, its survival rates are however poorer compared to high income-countries.Findings from the study revealed that widespread latestage diagnosis is a consistent pattern seen in SSA, explaining why the mortality rate is high and that through technology, patients can now receive quick, effective, and advanced service from healthcare professionals, even remotely.
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4401506684
FWCI: 0.757
Cites: 46
Cited by: 2
Related to: 10