PERSPECTIVE OF THE BREAST CANCER AND BREAST DISEASES IN GUATEMALA SERGIO RALON MD, FACS, FSSO*
In our country statistics have always been a problem, however there are reliable data sources, although we know that probably with some margin of sub registration that we have to consider. At the end of this work you will be able to consult the sources from where these data were extracted.
INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER IN GUATEMALA
11.9 per 100,000 women PREVALENCE OF BREAST CANCER IN GUATEMALA
48.9 per 100,000 women MORTALITY FOR CANCER DE MAMA IN GUATEMALA
5 per 100,000 women (15) Surgery Professor Surgical Oncology Division Breast Clinic Department of Surgery General Hospital San Juan de Dios, Guatemala San Carlos University of Guatemala ralon.sergio@usac.edu.gt