<![CDATA[14 Advancing Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Rural Kenya: Bridging Histopathological Gaps Toward Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) Goals]]>

Summary

A prospective program in Kenya successfully achieved same-day core needle biopsies in 100% of 104 breast cancer patients, though follow-up data revealed high rates of aggressive subtypes and significant mortality. The study demonstrates progress toward GBCI diagnostic goals while highlighting prediagnostic delays and outcomes in underserved populations.