Publication: Cancer prevention in asia: Resource-stratified guidelines from the asian oncology summit 2013
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2013-11-01
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14745488
14702045
14702045
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Mahidol University
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The Lancet Oncology. Vol.14, No.12 (2013)
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Arb aroon Lertkhachonsuk, Cheng Har Yip, Thiravud Khuhaprema, Ding Shinn Chen, Martyn Plummer, Sun Ha Jee, Masakazu Toi, Sarikapan Wilailak Cancer prevention in asia: Resource-stratified guidelines from the asian oncology summit 2013. The Lancet Oncology. Vol.14, No.12 (2013). doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(13)70350-4 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/32097
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Cancer prevention in asia: Resource-stratified guidelines from the asian oncology summit 2013
Abstract
With economic growth in Asia, cancer has become increasingly prominent as a major health problem. However, discrepancies in infrastructure, economics, and development exist within and between Asian countries. We assess means of primary and secondary prevention for cervical, breast, colorectal, and hepatocellular cancer, and offer recommendations according to resource levels. Primary prevention by health education, lifestyle modification, and avoidance of risk factors should be made available at all resource levels. When resources allow, human papillomavirus and hepatitis B vaccinations should be given to reduce the risk of cervical and hepatocellular cancer, and genetic testing should be offered to detect increased susceptibility to colorectal and breast cancer. Secondary prevention by effective yet affordable screening for precancerous lesions or by early detection of cancer should be offered, followed by appropriate treatment. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.