STRATEGIES FOR EARLY DETECTION OF COMMON CANCERS IN INDIA
The cancers of the oral cavity, uterine cervix, and female breast are very susceptible to early detection. Periodic examination for early detection of cervix and breast cancers in the developed countries, Pap smear, and Mammography are the accepted standards. in India Pap smear and mammography are however not practical and affordable methods for cervix and breast cancer screening.[14,15]