Growing the global cancer care system: Success stories from around the world and lessons for the future Review


Authors: Dee, E. C.; Pramesh, C. S.; Booth, C. M.; Rubagumya, F.; Mutebi, M.; Feliciano, E. J. G.; Eala, M. A. B.; Cerri, G. G.; Ginsburg, O.; Gyawali, B.; Moraes, F. Y.
Review Title: Growing the global cancer care system: Success stories from around the world and lessons for the future
Abstract: Despite major biomedical advancements in various realms of oncology, the benefits of these developments are not equitably distributed, particularly in underresourced settings. Although much work has described the challenges and systemic barriers in global cancer control, in this article we focus on success stories. This article describes clinical care delivered at Rwanda’s Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence, the cancer research collaborations under India’s National Cancer Grid, and the efforts of Latin America’s Institute of Cancer of São Paulo in advancing cancer care and training. These examples highlight the potential of strategic collaborations and resource allocation strategies in improving cancer care globally. We emphasize the critical role of partnerships between physicians and allied health professionals, funders, and policy makers in enhancing access to treatment and infrastructure, advancing contextualized research and national guidelines, and establishing regional and global collaborations. We also draw attention to challenges faced in diverse global settings and outline benchmarks to measure success in the fight against cancer. © The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
Keywords: review; neoplasm; organization and management; neoplasms; practice guideline; oncology; cancer research; cancer center; health practitioner; medical oncology; physician; benchmarking; india; clinical practice guideline; cancer control; health care delivery; therapy; resource allocation; south and central america; delivery of health care; infrastructure; international cooperation; global health; rwanda; humans; human; malignant neoplasm; access to treatment
Journal Title: JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Volume: 116
Issue: 8
ISSN: 0027-8874
Publisher: Oxford University Press  
Date Published: 2024-08-01
Start Page: 1193
End Page: 1197
Language: English
DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djae087
PUBMED: 38663853
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC11308163
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Notes: The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledge in the PDF -- Source: Scopus
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