New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Under a fifth of women in low and middle-income countries having breast or cervical cancer are diagnosed at an early stage, compared to two in every five in high-income countries, according to a study published in The Lancet journal, highlighting disparities in cancer care around the world.

Too many women, especially in low and middle-income countries, are only diagnosed when their cancer is already advanced, reducing their chances of survival compared to women in wealthier nations.

The 'VENUSCANCER' study, led by researchers forming the 'Cancer Survival Group' at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, analysed trends in care and treatment including diagnosis and compliance with international guidelines for more than 2,75,000 women across 39 countries

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