title: Cancer in the Republic of Palau (Belau).
abstract: This study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, assessed cancer awareness and service needs in the Republic of Belau (Belau) in April 2003. Cancer prevention and control is a concern for Belau, and this country maintains a cancer registry to track cases and outcomes. However, assistance is needed to strengthen and expand existing cancer-related services. Key informants requested help to develop a comprehensive cancer prevention and control program, increase the capacity of professional staff in diagnosing and treating cancer, and improve laboratory and pathology services.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, USA.
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Sharyl
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taoka
authors.forename: Stevenson
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kuartei
authors.forename: Yorah
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Demei
authors.forename: Francisca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Soaladaob
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019029:Palau / Q000453:epidemiology; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D012042:Registries