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A patient undergoes a mammogram X-ray picture of the breast to look for early signs of breast cancer in the radiology unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya on January 23, 2020.

Lack of Awareness of Cancer and the Efficacy of Therapy Undermines Africa's Cancer Control Efforts

by Tolu Ojo

Governments in sub-Saharan Africa should commit to making cancer a public health priority

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Wigs and head scarves for patients with breast cancer are seen on mannequins at a center run by the "Reto" Group for Full Recovery of Breast Cancer in Mexico City October 18, 2012. The photo shows a room with mannequin heads and wigs. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Systemic Racism in Mammogram Guidelines

by Zahra Khan

Breaking down U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations in the COVID-19 pandemic

Cigarette butts are seen in front of exhibited skulls during the Day of Skulls celebrations in La Paz, Bolivia November 8, 2019. The photo shows two human skulls laid out with flowers in a ceremonial way with a number of burned cigarettes in the foreground. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Governance

COVID-19 and Tobacco: Unmasking the Smoke Screen

by José Luis Castro, Princess Dina Mired

World No Tobacco Day 2020 exposes the false dichotomy between public health and the economy when it comes to Big Tobacco