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

Edward Christopher Dee, C. S. Pramesh, Christopher M. Booth, Fidel Rubagumya, Miriam Mutebi, Erin Jay G. Feliciano, Michelle Ann B. Eala, Giovanni G. Cerri, Ophira Ginsburg, Bishal Gyawali, Fabio Ynoe Moraes

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1193-1197
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the National Cancer Institute
Volume116
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2024

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