Breast Cancer How important is it It is the most common cancer among women in lowerandmiddleincome in Asian countries Its cost to society in terms of use of healthcare resources ID: 934565
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Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Challenge
Slide2Breast Cancer : How important is it?
It is the most common cancer among women in lower-and-middle-income in Asian countries. Its cost to society in terms of - use of healthcare resources
- lost productivity.This cost will increase further if incidence rates continue to rise in years to come.
Slide3Breast Cancer : How important is it?
454,575 new cases per year.168,000 deaths per year.20% of cancer cases in women.
12% of female cancer deaths.Close to 1 in 2 diagnoses in women < 50.Up to 25% of cases presenting at an advanced stage (56% in Thailand).
Slide4More about metastatic breast cancer (MBC)
A high proportion of women present with advanced breast cancer in lower- and middle-
income Asian countries.MBC is an incurable condition.MBC poses a considerable physical, psychological and emotional toll on women and their families.
Slide5Key facts about MBC
MBC is an incurable condition.
Even if breast cancer is
diagnosed
and treated at an early stage, it may still develop into metastatic disease.
Average survival is 2-3 years, but many women with MBC can
live for much longer.
The goal of treatment is to extend life, delay the progression of disease and help each person maintain
the best
QoL
for as long as possible.
Slide6Unmet needs of women with MBC
Slide7Many women with MBC feel invisible within the breast cancer community
as most of the attention of the media,
policymakers, and the advocacy community tends to be focused on early breast cancer.
Slide8Women with MBC have considerable clinical, informational, and emotional needs.
- that need to be addressed to help them gain
control over their condition and lead as full a life as possible, for as long as possible.
Slide9How we can help them ?
Greater visibility for breast cancer in general.Better treatments that extend life, delay progression and maintain
QoL.Support services to help them address the psychological aspects of their condition.
Slide10The management of MBC : an ongoing challenge
Lack of access to, and poor funding.High use of alternative medicines.Limited professional knowledge and experience.Poor availability of services targeted at women with MBC.
Slide11Call to action
Enhanced professional capacity - Develop specialist professional training
focused on breast cancer and MBC. - Strengthen the provision of supportive and palliative care in community settings.
Greater access to care
- Ensure rapid access to the most effective
diagnosis and treatment.