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Editorial
. 2023 Aug 15;23(1):756.
doi: 10.1186/s12885-023-11272-9.

Addressing cancer care in low- to middle-income countries: a call for sustainable innovations and impactful research

D Cristina Stefan  1   2 , Shenglan Tang  3   4   5
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Editorial

Addressing cancer care in low- to middle-income countries: a call for sustainable innovations and impactful research

D Cristina Stefan et al. BMC Cancer. .

Abstract

Most new cancer cases are currently arising in low- and middle-income countries, where their outcomes are significantly poorer compared to high-income countries. Innovative solutions are imperiously needed to prevent, detect early, and manage cancer in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve the chances of survival.

Keywords: Cancer control; Cancer research; Low- and middle-income countries.

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Conflict of interest statement

C.S. and S.T. report no potential conflicts of interest. C.S. and S.T. serve as guest editors of the Collection “Cancer control in low- and middle-income countries”. C.S. is also serving as a member of the journal’s editorial board.

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