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. 2024 Jan;129(1):145-149.
doi: 10.1002/jso.27548. Epub 2023 Dec 7.

Cancer surgery on the global stage: Updates and progress

Shilpa S Murthy  1 , Chandrakanth Are  2
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Cancer surgery on the global stage: Updates and progress

Shilpa S Murthy et al. J Surg Oncol. 2024 Jan.

Abstract

Over 5 billion people lack access to basic surgical procedures, and it is estimated, the number of surgical procedures needed for cancer care will increase by 5 million from 2018 to 2040. The greatest increase in demand will occur in low- and middle-income countries. In this article, we highlight progress made in surgical cancer care globally and gaps that still needs to be addressed. We highlight political support, workforce progress and shortages, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of high value cancer care.

Keywords: global cancer care; global oncology; global surgical cancer; updates in global surgical oncology.

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