Cervix cancer in Khon Kaen, northeast Thailand, 1985-1999

Type Journal Article - Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
Title Cervix cancer in Khon Kaen, northeast Thailand, 1985-1999
Author(s)
Volume 4
Issue 4
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2003
Page numbers 312-318
URL http://apjcpcontrol.net/paper_file/issue_abs/Volume4_No4/Supannee Sriamporn.pdf
Abstract
The incidence of cancer of the cervix uteri in Khon Kaen Province is moderately high (age-standardised rate 16.8
per 100 000 person-years), with about a two-fold variation in incidence between different districts. Stage at presentation
is considerably more advanced than in the United States and Europe, and there has been little change in incidence
over the last 15 years. Currently, control of cervix cancer is through early detection and treatment. Screening
programmes have, to date, been opportunistic, but a new national plan anticipates that all women will be screened
six times during their lifetime. The results from Khon Kaen provide a benchmark against which the success of this
policy can be evaluated.

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