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
Editor: Mary D. Chamberlin
Language: English
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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: 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.

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

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