(Last of two parts) MANILA, Philippines—In Asia, where breast cancer remains a significant public health problem, delayed diagnosis and low screening persist due to several health system barriers—aside from personal and socio-cultural factors. Breast cancer strikes women in Asia earlier than women in Western countries. The risk of getting breast cancer among Asian women peaks between the ages of 40 and 50, while in Western countries, it is between 60 and 70 years. Still, despite recommendations promoting early screening, late-stage breast cancers were found to be common in many Asian countries.

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