Breast cancer survival rates are less than 40% in sub-Saharan Africa. Enabling early detection and addressing transport costs could improve the outcomes.
- Specialist Consultant / Head: Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Stellenbosch University
There are personal, environmental and structural factors that influence a patient’s ability to adhere to treatment.
Services such as chemotherapy are only available in tertiary hospitals located in the country’s urban centres. Transport to these hospitals can be a barrier to care.
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