Embracing and implementing the WHO cervical cancer elimination campaign goals: a consensus statement by SGO, ACOG, ASCCP, ASTRO, and ABS on minimum quality care standards for cervical cancer patients in the U.S Journal Article uri icon
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abstract
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has clearly published the necessary metrics for elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem, which includes adequate treatment of both cervical cancer and its precursors for at least 90 % of affected individuals. To improve cervical cancer outcomes, universal access to the best surgical procedures, radiation therapy including brachytherapy, and systemic therapy as well as palliative care and end-of-life care is paramount. Although implementation at the state and regional levels can be impactful, providing uniform high-quality treatment throughout the United States is needed to achieve the WHO goal. This manuscript defines broadly acceptable minimum standards of care which need to be funded with closed loopholes for access and payment to achieve eradication of cervical cancer as a public health problem.

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    publication date
  • 2025
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    keywords
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Economics
  • Public Health
  • Quality of Health Care
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    volume
  • 200