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Fighting cervical cancer in under-resourced countries

^1. University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK Email: d.mcgregor{at}ucl.ac.uk (corresponding author)
^2. Department of Gynaecological Oncology, University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, UK

Key content:

• Cervical cancer is a major health issue in under-resourced countries.
  
• Simple screening methods can greatly reduce mortality.
  
• Human papillomavirus vaccines can supplement screening programmes.
  
• Cost and low awareness among women are major stumbling blocks.
  

Learning objectives:

• Understanding the impact of cervical cancer in under-resourced countries.
  
• Outlining the strengths and weaknesses of new prevention tools.
  
• Understanding the central role of education and financing mechanisms in preventing cervical cancer.
  

Ethical issues:

• How can a preventable form of cancer still continue to claim the lives of hundreds of thousands of women every year?
  

Please cite this article as: McGregor D, Olaitan A. Fighting cervical cancer in under-resourced countries. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2010;12:49–52.

Keywords cost-effectiveness / cryotherapy / human papillomavirus DNA testing / low awareness / vaccination / VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) screening