
doi: 10.1200/jgo.18.72200
Background: Breast cancer is the commonest malignancy afflicting Jordanian females; consisting of about 38% of women cancers; based on Jordan cancer registry (JCR) national data. Aim: Established in 2007 the national Jordan breast cancer program (JBCP) with mission to reduce morbidity and mortality from breast cancer and shift the current state of diagnosis from its late stages (III - IV) to its earliest stages (0-II). Methods: The program consisted of (1) raising public awareness through media, campaigns, lectures, pamphlets, posters and sensitization by health staff. (2)Training more radiologist mammogram images reading skills. (3) Training female technologist on breast imaging. (4) Increase the number and distribution of mammogram machines for easy accessibility with supported cost of mammogram imaging. (5) Two mobile units. (6) Tracking registry for screened women. Results: Increase screening services accessibility, availability, and usability of quality services for more women in Jordan, with a speci...
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
