1. Breast Cancer Design for the Majority Improving Healthcare in Rural China Chris Driscoll | NourDiab | Katherine Lee
2. The case Rates of breast cancer in China are now as low as 12.8/100,000 women The Journal of the National Cancer Institute predicts that 100/100,000 of women aged 55-69 by 2021 This trend is attributed to poor diet, increased exposure to pollution, and growing use of alcohol and tobacco products
3. Our goals Education Raise awareness of the conditions and causes of breast cancer Prevention Offer resources for prevention and early diagnosis Support Provide a community or support system for patients and families dealing with breast cancer
4. The challenges Effective strategies for dispersal of public information in rural areas Palatable approach to promoting healthful diet/lifestyle habits within the financial constraints of the target market Development of low-cost screening options and access infrastructure for rural communities
5. Research findings Lack of information in rural areas on this and other healthcare issues BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation gives a high correlation with breast cancer sufferers Lifestyle and diet closely linked Self breast exams, x-ray/digital mammography, MRI routine for identification and treatment
6. Research Methodology Expert Interviews NY-based oncologist GE Imaging Technologies – China (via Ji Ping) Governmental development officer – QA for healthcare programs UK Ethiopia, Pakistan
7. Our proposals Education – Public Information Campaign diet exercise self-detection Preventive care screening Patient Support clinical information support community
8. Proposal Mobile Clinic 2 technicians Private patient care rooms Satellite connection/wi-fi for data collection Primary care Vaccination Treatment for simple/curable diseases Basic check-up Health education/awareness campaigns X-ray/Mammogram Portable U/S Telemedicine capabilities for further guidance/data analysis
18. References General Research http://www.alive.com http://www.healthcastle.com/breast_cancer_diet.shtml cancer.ucsf.edu/crc/nutrition_breast.pdf http://www.breastcancer.org/risk/everyone/nutrition/ Statistical Research http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21568058/ D.T.I. http://www.drbruceshelton.com/alternative-health-care/thermography.html Community Support http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/AfterTreatment.html http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp On Self-Testing for Cancer http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/6/215 Mobile Research http://www.emergingfutureslab.com/perspective_20/2008/08/tomorrow-the-mo.html http://www.csreurope.org/news.php?action=show_news&news_id=957&type=