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Sister partnership to overcome the global burden of cancer
Nicolas Magné1,2, Sandrine Sotton3, Ana Varges Gomes4
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut Bergonié, 33076 Bordeaux, France.
Abstract:
Emerging countries are currently facing an increasing burden of cancer while they do not have adequate prevention, monitoring, and research capabilities to tackle the disease. Cancer outcomes are influenced by several factors, including different cancer patterns, national cancer screening guidelines, current stage of disease, and access to quality care and treatments. Discrepancies in cancer care between emerging and developed countries require actions to achieve global health equity. The process of pioneering a sister relationship in the oncology field can thwart the global burden of cancer. The objective of such cooperation programs should include research and training programs, evidence-based oncology practice, and quality cancer. Building global connections will therefore be the novel approach to addressing the global burden of cancer.
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