Cervical cancer in Southern Africa: The challenges

Authors

  • M. Moodley

Keywords:

cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV)

Abstract

Cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among women worldwide and the most common cancer amongst black African women in South Africa.1 Annually there are 500 000 cases of cervical cancer worldwide, of which the mortality is about 50%.2 This is largely due to presentation at a late stage. Lack of availability of treatment facilities may be another factor contributing to this high mortality.

Author Biography

  • M. Moodley
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, Durban

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Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2009)

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Review Articles

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South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) Copyright is held by South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO). Copyright of the articles is held by the authors. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial Works 4.0 South Africa License (CC BY NC). Material submitted for publication in the SAJGO is accepted provided it has not been published elsewhere. The SAJGO does not hold itself responsible for statements made by the authors. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do no purport to reflect the opinions or views of SASGO or its members.