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Ensuring confidentiality and safety of cancer registry data in Kumasi, Ghana
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Cancer registration involves collecting information on patients with cancer. Population-based cancer registries in particular are useful in estimating the disease burden and to inform the institution of prevention and control measures. Collecting… read more… to ensure the safety of the collected data. Failure may have legal and medical implications. The Kumasi Cancer … to ensure the safety of the collected data. Failure may have legal and medical implications. The Kumasi Cancer … -
Follow-up of Breast Cancer Patients in Ghana: Challenges to Community-based Surveillance
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Cancers are among the leading causes of deaths globally. In subSaharan Africa, cancer-related deaths have been projected to increase significantly in the next few decades. Information on cancer is essential in planning and implementing cancer… read more… countries due to late reporting. While late reporting may be a significant factor in cancer survival, the ability … countries due to late reporting. While late reporting may be a significant factor in cancer survival, the ability …