EARLY DIAGNOSIS of cancer focuses on detecting symptomatic patients as early as possible so they have the best chance for successful treatment. When cancer care is delayed or inaccessible, there is a lower chance of survival, greater problems.
With more than 400,000 women in Jamaica estimated to be over the age of 40 years - the recommended age to begin screening for breast cancer- the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) says it welcomes every measure of support to get more women screened for.
Local stakeholders are expressing hope in light of news out of the United States that human trials of a breast cancer vaccine are producing desirable results. Experts believe the drug could revolutionise breast cancer treatment and have a.
Men , 40 years and older, are being encouraged to get tested for prostate cancer, the deadliest cancer in Jamaica.
Males in this cohort will benefit from free screenings and health talks court.