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Causes of diagnostic and treatment delays in locally advanced breast cancer: a nationwide multicenter survey and electronic health records analysis in Türkiye
A nationwide survey of women with locally advanced breast cancer in Türkiye found that diagnostic delays stemmed mainly from patient factors such as lack of knowledge and fear, while provider-related delays were uncommon.
European Journal of Public Health · July 2025
The Power of Professional Societies: Advancing Safe Surgery for Mothers in Nepal
How Dr Saroja Pande and the Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are working to make surgery safer for mothers in Nepal.
Voices in Global Surgery series · May 2025
United by Unique: Stories of Resilience, Drawbacks, and Progress
Patients, frontline workers and advocates in women's cancers share stories of resilience, setbacks and progress.
Voices in Global Surgery series · February 2025
Perceptions, Beliefs, and Behaviors Affecting Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Türkiye
Covering five regions of Türkiye, this study examines how the national breast cancer screening programme works in practice, drawing on women aged 40 to 69 and primary care and screening staff to identify barriers and recommendations.
Marmara University Press · January 2025
WHA77 Side-Event Report: Unleashing Powerful Partnerships for Women's Health Equity
Outcomes of the GSF side-event at the 77th World Health Assembly, which brought together member states, UN agencies, philanthropy, academia, civil society and industry on partnerships for women's health equity.
Global Surgery Foundation · July 2024
Improving access to safe, quality surgical care for gynecologic cancers through capacity-building interventions in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
A scoping review of capacity-building and task-sharing programmes for surgical treatment of early-stage gynaecological cancers in low- and middle-income countries found encouraging results and called for standardised evaluation.
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · November 2023
A research agenda to improve incidence and outcomes of assisted vaginal birth
Sets out a research agenda to improve the use and outcomes of assisted vaginal birth, which has declined particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Priorities include women's perceptions, provider training and barriers to sustained implementation.
Bulletin of the World Health Organization · October 2023
Financial Toxicity Among Patients With Breast Cancer Worldwide: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that financial toxicity affects patients with breast cancer worldwide, with much higher rates in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries.
JAMA Network Open · February 2023
Cervical Cancer: Strengthening the Surgical Workforce
Report from an online event with UNITAR on strengthening the surgical workforce to help meet the WHO targets for eliminating cervical cancer.
Global Surgery Foundation and UNITAR · December 2022
Breast Cancer: Moving from Policy to Practice
Report from an online event with UNITAR on the main challenges in turning national breast cancer plans and policies into practice, and how to overcome them.
Global Surgery Foundation and UNITAR · October 2022