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]