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Global palliative radiotherapy: a framework to improve access in resource-constrained settings.
Shekinah N C Elmore1, Surbhi Grover2, Jean-Marc Bourque3
1Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. selmore@partners.org.
Annals of Palliative Medicine
|March 3, 2019
Summary
Expanding access to palliative radiotherapy in less-developed countries is crucial for cancer care. Integrating radiotherapy with palliative medicine and global health initiatives can reduce patient suffering worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Global Health
Background:
- Radiotherapy is vital for cancer treatment and symptom relief.
- Limited access to radiotherapy in less-developed countries exacerbates patient suffering and health disparities.
- Current global initiatives for palliative medicine and radiotherapy access operate independently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review progress in global palliative radiotherapy access.
- To propose a strategic framework for scaling up palliative radiotherapy.
- To highlight the need for integrating radiotherapy and palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent initiatives in palliative radiotherapy and palliative medicine.
- Analysis of the overlap and integration potential between radiotherapy and palliative care.
- Development of a strategic framework for global scale-up.
Main Results:
- Progress in global palliative radiotherapy access remains limited.
- Existing efforts in palliative medicine and radiotherapy are not well-integrated.
- A strategic framework is needed to enhance scale-up.
Conclusions:
- Synergies between radiotherapy, palliative medicine, and global health are essential.
- Integration of services is key to expanding palliative radiotherapy access globally.
- Addressing disparities requires a coordinated approach to palliative radiotherapy delivery.
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