A primary function of the BHGI is sharing valuable health care information with organizations, governments and researchers around the world. In addition to our guidelines, we have videos, a library catalog, and resources created by the Breast Cancer Initiative 2.5.
Guidelines on International Breast Health and Cancer Control
Our guidelines are available free, for groups establishing breast cancer programs in low- and middle-income countries.
From the 2002 Global Summit Consensus Conference on International Breast Health Care — Health Care Disparities
The Breast Journal, 2003
2003 BHGI 01 — Consensus Overview
Overview of Breast Health Care Guidelines for Countries with Limited Resources
2003 BHGI 02 — Early Detection Consensus
Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Countries with Limited Resources
2003 BHGI 03 — Diagnosis Consensus
Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Countries with Limited Resources
2003 BHGI 04 — Treatment Consensus
Treatment of Breast Cancer in Countries with Limited Resources
2003 BHGI 05 — Screening in Ukraine
PATH-Introduction of Breast Cancer Screening in Chernihiv Oblast in the Ukraine: Report of a PATH Breast Cancer Assistance Program Experience
2003 BHGI 06 — Minimally Invasive Sampling
Implementation of a Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy Program in Countries with Limited Resources
2003 BHGI 07 — CBE and BSE, Data
Breast Cancer Mortality in Relation to Clinical Breast Examination and Breast Self-Examination
2003 BHGI 08 — CBE Clinical Recommendations
Clinical Breast Examination: What Can Be Recommended for Its Use to Detect Breast Cancer in Countries with Limited Resources?
2003 BHGI 09 — Breast Pathology
The Expanding Role of Pathologists in the Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer: Worldwide Excellence in Breast Pathology Program
2003 BHGI 10 — International Nursing
International Nursing and Breast Cancer
2003 BHGI 11 — Advocacy
The History of Breast Cancer Advocacy
From the 2005 Global Summit Consensus Conference on International Breast Health — Resource Stratification
The Breast Journal, 2006
2006 BHGI 01 — Consensus Overview
Breast Cancer in Limited-Resource Countries: An Overview of the Breast Health Global Initiative 2005 Guidelines
2006 BHGI 02 — Early Detection Consensus
Breast Cancer in Limited-Resource Countries: Early Detection and Access to Care
2006 BHGI 03 — Diagnosis Consensus
Breast Cancer in Limited-Resource Countries: Diagnosis and Pathology
2006 BHGI 04 — Treatment Consensus
Breast Cancer in Limited-Resource Countries: Treatment and Allocation of Resources
2006 BHGI 05 — Health Care Systems Consensus
Breast Cancer in Limited-Resource Countries: Health Care Systems and Public Policy
2006 BHGI 06 — Global Epidemiology
Use of Statistics to Assess the Global Burden of Breast Cancer
2006 BHGI 07 — Economic Modeling
Costs and Health Effects of Breast Cancer Interventions in Epidemiologically Different Regions of Africa, North America, and Asia
2006 BHGI 08 — Screening Without Mammography
Tumor Size and Breast Cancer Detection: What Might Be the Effect of a Less Sensitive Screening Tool Than Mammography?
2006 BHGI 09 — Radiation Therapy
Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer in Countries with Limited Resources: Program Implementation and Evidence-Based Recommendations
2006 BHGI 10 — Cultural Roles in Screening
Israel — The Challenge of Early Breast Cancer Detection among Immigrant and Minority Women in Multicultural Societies
2006 BHGI 11 — Advocacy and Survivorship
Experiences of Breast Cancer Survivor-Advocates and Advocates in Countries with Limited Resources: A Shared Journey in Breast Cancer Advocacy
From the 2007 Global Summit on International Breast Health Care — Implementation
Summary Tables
Cancer, October 2008
2008 BHGI 02 — Consensus on Early Detection
2008 BHGI 04 — Consensus on Treatment
2008 BHGI 08 — Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
2008 BHGI 10 — Strategic Health Communications
2008 BHGI 12 — Revision Breast Surgery in Mumbai India
2008 BHGI 14 — Breast Cancer in Latin America
From the 2010 Global Summit on International Breast Health: Optimizing Healthcare Delivery
The Lancet Oncology, April 2011
The Breast, April 2011
From the 2012 Global Summit on International Breast Health: Supportive Care and Quality of Life
The Lancet Oncology, March 2015:
The Breast, Oct. 2013:
Supportive care after curative treatment for breast cancer (survivorship care): Resource allocations in low- and middle-income countries. A Breast Health Global Initiative 2013 consensus statement
Alex Eniu, MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Eniu speaks about breast cancer care in Romania.
Cheng Har Yip, M.D.
Dr. Yip speaks about breast cancer care in Malaysia.
Samia Al-Amoudi, M.D.
Dr. Al-Amoudi speaks about breast cancer care in Saudi Arabia.
WHO Global Action Plan on NCDs 2013-2020: Q&A with Benjamin O. Anderson M.D.
The role of breast cancer guidelines for low- and middle-income countries.
WHO Global Action Plan on NCDs 2013-2020: Presentation by Benjamin O. Anderson M.D.
The role of breast cancer guidelines for low- and middle-income countries.
De-Escalating Care in Breast Cancer: A Surgeon’s Perspective Practice Update interview by Farzanna S Haffizulla M.D. with Benjamin O. Anderson M. D.
Inequities in Breast Cancer Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa Practice Update interview by Farzanna S Haffizulla M.D. with Benjamin O. Anderson M. D.
Global Breast Cancer Initiative Update by Benjamin O. Anderson M.D.
GBCI: A Catalyst for Change in Global Oncology & Noncommunicable Diseases - presented at University of Washington Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
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