Access to palliative care in patients with advanced cancer of the uterine cervix in the low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

Background: Women with advanced uterine cervical cancer suffer from a combination of moderate to severe physical, psychological, social, and spiritual distress due to their disease and are in need of palliative care to improve their quality of life. Approximately 85% of the women live in the low- and middle-income countries. Whether these women and their families access palliative care is not known.

Profile of patients seen at Pietersburg and Mankweng breast cancer clinics in Limpopo.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women worldwide. It is the most prevalent cancer and leading cause of death among South African (SA) women. The increasing incidence of breast cancer is a major health concern.