Disparities in Oral Cancer Stage at Presentation in a High HIV Prevalence Setting In Sub-Saharan Africa.
Precious K MotlokwaBilly M TsimaYehoda M MarteiTlotlo B RalefalaFaith GaleboleAlisa J Stephens-ShieldsSurbhi GroverRobert GrossPublished in: JCO global oncology (2022)
Hidden oral cancer sites and residence in districts with limited access to care were risk factors for advanced oral cancer at the time of diagnosis in Botswana. These findings support a need to increase efforts to improve access to care and increase oral cancer awareness to decrease the burden of advanced oral cancer.