# National policies for screening and early detection of breast cancer around the globe: Practices, barriers, and solutions

## TL;DR

This paper reviews breast cancer screening policies in seven countries and proposes a framework to address global disparities in early detection.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a framework for population screening that considers resource limitations across different nations.

## Key findings

- Many countries lack population-based breast cancer screening programs.
- A proposed framework acknowledges resource and infrastructure limitations in implementing screening.
- The study highlights the need for tailored approaches to reduce breast cancer mortality globally.

## Abstract

Breast cancer represents a significant burden of disease for women across the globe. Screening has been demonstrated to decrease breast cancer‐related mortality. However, many nations do not have population breast cancer screening programs, which are key to early detection and can decrease mortality rates. In 2024, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) established the Committee on Breast Health to raise awareness about breast disease, advocate for improved prevention and treatment, and promote best practices. This manuscript aims to review national policies in screening and early detection across 7 of the countries represented in the FIGO Committee on Breast Health: Chile, Germany, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Senegal, and the United States. Policies for population screening for breast cancer are reviewed and compared across countries, as well as efforts in risk stratification. A framework for addressing population screening for breast cancer is also proposed that acknowledges resource and infrastructure limitations across nations. These efforts represent a critical step in addressing breast cancer‐related mortality worldwide.