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Strategic health communication across the continuum of breast cancer care in limited-resource countries†

  1. Gary L. Kreps PhD1,‡,*,
  2. Rama Sivaram PhD2

Article first published online: 3 OCT 2008

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23832

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Cancer

Cancer

Supplement: Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control–Implementation

Volume 113, Issue Supplement 8, pages 2331–2337, 15 October 2008

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Kreps, G. L. and Sivaram, R. (2008), Strategic health communication across the continuum of breast cancer care in limited-resource countries. Cancer, 113: 2331–2337. doi: 10.1002/cncr.23832

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  1. 1

    Department of Communication, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

  2. 2

    Prashanti Cancer Care Mission, Pune, India

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*Department of Communication, Thompson Hall, MS 3D6, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

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    Complete financial disclosures are presented at the end of this article.

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    Fax: (703) 993-1096

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 3 OCT 2008
  2. Article first published online: 3 OCT 2008
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 24 JUN 2008
  4. Manuscript Received: 10 JUN 2008

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Keywords:

  • strategic health communications;
  • breast cancer;
  • limited-resource countries;
  • communication campaigns

Abstract

Strategic health communication is a critical component of healthcare that should be implemented across the continuum of care. Recognizing the importance of communication strategies and incorporating such strategies into healthcare policies, programs, and interventions is essential to the effective delivery of breast cancer care. The authors reviewed relevant literature and suggested practical evidence-based strategies for effective communication interventions across the continuum of care for breast cancer patients, including early detection, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Examples were provided from limited-resource nations to support health communication recommendations. Cancer 2008;113(8 suppl):2331–37. © 2008 American Cancer Society.

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