Migrating techniques, multiplying diagnoses: the contribution of Argentina and Brazil to early 'detection policy' in cervical cancer

Abstract

This article on the early detection of cervical cancer focuses on the development of two leading diagnostic techniques - colposcopy and the Pap smear test - and their histories in Argentina and Brazil. It explores how diagnostic tools were transferred between Europe and the Americas, while examining the intersection of cultural and medical aspects and the processes of adaptation and resignification in the receiving countries. Colposcopy received little attention in the main Western medical centers until South American countries reasserted its significance in the 1950s. 'Peripheral' centers played a central role in early detection policies and the combined uses of these methods gave rise to a new stage of 'cumulative confidence' in cervical cancer diagnosis and screening.

Cervical Cancer Prediction through Different Screening Methods using Data Mining

“…In this study, high dimensional classification problem was resolved by using decision tree methods because only those attributes were considered which showed highest relevance with the screening method (target class). The Hinslemann screening method showed high performance because Hinslemann is also traditional method of screening of cervical cancer which is effective [55][56][57]. The performance of biopsy screening method was slightly low from Hinslemann screening method.…”

The Anti-Cancer League and public outreach for cancer control in Peru

“…Like other Peruvian physicians at the time, he supported enrolling a broad coalition of State health agencies, physicians, and lay people in campaigns to broadcast the early signs of the disease. This paper focuses on such public outreach, a topic which is drawing more attention (Buschini, 2014;Carrillo, 2010;Teixeira et al, 2007) among the multifaceted historiography of cancer in Latin America (Lana, 2016;Eraso, 2014;Cuperschmid et al, 2014;Teixeira et al, 2011;Andrade et al, 2010;Eraso, 2010;Mejía, 2008).…”

Organização da especialidade médica e controle do câncer do colo do útero no Brasil: o Instituto de Ginecologia do Rio de Janeiro em meados do século XX

“…Exemplos desses trabalhos são os estudos de Eraso (2010) e Teixeira e Löwy (2011). O Instituto de Ginecologia foi o responsável pela implantação de um modelo de ação em câncer que foi referência para a organização de outros espaços de atenção à doença no período.…”

“…O termo "colpocitologia" passou a ser utilizado nos trabalhos da Clínica Ginecológica. A colpocitologia referia-se à prática e ao estudo do esfregaço vaginal e tornou-se sinônimo da citologia esfoliativa, ou teste de Papanicolaou (Eraso, 2010 (Ferreira, 1955).…”