Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
- 1st Edition, Volume 38-1 - November 21, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Mary D. Chamberlin
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 8 2 5 8 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 8 2 5 9 - 4
In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Mary D. Chamberlin and Narjust Duma bring theirconsiderable expertise to the topic of Global Oncology: Dispariti… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIn this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Mary D. Chamberlin and Narjust Duma bring theirconsiderable expertise to the topic of Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe. The first section of this issue is non-disease site-specific, covering broad topics that influence global health and oncology in various world regions, such as disparities, political unrest, the role of ASCO and ICEC and other organizations for education and research collaborations, access to training and innovations, etc. The second section is disease site-specific (lung, CNS, lymphoma, etc.), addressing approaches to prevention, access to treatment, survivorship, palliative care, and more.
- Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including North America: disparities of care and the role of ASCO in addressing disparities of cancer care; evolving epidemiology: impact of lifestyle and prevention for breast and lung cancers; education and training models for remote learning: GlobalMedNet, GI Rising, Global Oncology for a new generation of fellows; breast cancer disparities: shared decision making and technological innovations; and more.
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on global oncology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Oncology, hematology
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Forthcoming Issues
- Erratum
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I: Global Oncology Around the Globe: Current Status by Region
- Inequity in Cancer and Cancer Care Delivery in the United States
- Clinics care points (key points)
- Introduction
- History
- Discussion
- Summary
- Disclosure
- An Overview of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control in Latin America and the Caribbean Countries
- Key points
- Introduction
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Disparities in Cancer Control in Central America and the Caribbean
- Key points
- Introduction
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- State of Cancer Control in South America: Challenges and Advancement Strategies
- Key points
- Introduction
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Fighting Cancer in Ukraine at Times of War
- Key points
- Introduction
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Impact of Prostate Cancer in Eastern Europe and Approaches to Treatment and Policy
- Key points
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Health systems
- Patient-level determinants
- Screening and diagnosis
- Management and treatment
- The way forward
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- The Impact of Climate Change on Global Oncology
- Key points
- Introduction
- Climate change vulnerability
- Proposed Solutions
- The role of oncologists in identifying and implementing solutions
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Breast Cancer in India: Screening, Detection, and Management
- Key points
- Introduction
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Part II: Innovations to Improve Access and Outcomes
- Breast Cancer and Lifestyle Factors: Umbrella Review
- Key points
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Overall breast cancer
- Premenopausal breast cancer
- Postmenopausal breast cancer
- Discussion
- Summary
- Author contributions
- Disclosure
- Clinics care points
- Supplementary data
- Lung Cancer and Lifestyle Factors: Umbrella Review
- Key points
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion section
- Summary
- Author contributions
- Disclosure
- Supplementary data
- Education and Training Models for Remote Learning
- Key points
- Introduction
- Section 1: GI Rising and international education and collaboration
- Rebuilding healthcare in postgenocide Rwanda
- The Early Impact of a Strong Grassroots Partnership and Judicious Use of Modern Technology on the Quality of Community-Based Health care in a Rising Economy
- Recent GI publications and presentations by Rwandan GI Fellows
- Summary
- Section 2: The Global Oncology and Disparities of Care Program
- Summary
- Section 3: Global Medical Education Network Inc and Remote Learning in Haiti
- Scarcity of subspecialists and training opportunities
- Global Medical Education Network Inc and its origins
- Global Medical Education Network Inc’s implementation strategy
- Future directions
- Clinics care points
- Summary
- Breast Cancer Disparities and Innovations: A Focus on Kosovo
- Key points
- Introduction
- History
- Innovations
- Discussion
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Providing Diagnostic Pathology Services in Low and Middle-Income Countries
- Key points
- Introduction
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia in rural Rwanda
- The Xpert breast cancer STRAT4 assay as a possible alternative for immunohistochemistry in Rwanda
- Implementation of cervical cancer screening in Honduras
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Funding
- Smart Solutions to Address the Global Gap in Radiation Oncology Through Trainee Engagement and Partnerships with Industry
- Key points
- Introduction
- The need for improved trainee engagement
- Partnerships with industry
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- More Drugs Versus More Data: The Tug of War on Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
- Key points
- Introduction
- Background
- Discussion
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure
- Subspecialty Breast Imaging Education in Tanzania; Clinical, Infrastructure, and Logistical Paradigms for Best Practices in the Low- and Middle-Income Settings
- Key points
- Introduction
- Educational paradigm
- Curriculum
- Resources and methods
- Breast imaging service
- Infrastructure
- Future directions
- Summary
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Biomarkers and International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Simple Rules in Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
- Key points
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Contribution statement
- Disclosure
- Supplementary data
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 38-1
- Published: November 21, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443182587
- eBook ISBN: 9780443182594
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Mary D. Chamberlin
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth; Dartmouth Center for Global Oncology, Norris Cotton Cancer Center