Global cancer burden and sustainable health development

Successful outcomes for breast and cervical cancer screening in developing countries have been reported.6 The prevention of cervical cancer shows what can be achieved with horizontal integration of HPV vaccination in existing programmes, while the "single visit" approach to cervical cancer has made efficient diagnosis and treatment of precancerous lesions feasible.7 Cervical cancer prevention is a prime example of sustainable development through strengthening basic health-care services for women, promoting health education, and empowering vulnerable groups in decision-making processes. [...]one of the largest constraints to global cancer care will be finding the capital flow to finance new innovations.