Global Collaborations for Cervical Cancer: Can the East –West Alliance Facilitate Treatment for all?

Despite the advances in the primary prevention of cervical cancer, there is an absolute increase in the incidence of cervical cancer as a result of an increase in world population. A vast majority of patients in low and low –middle income countries continue to present at a locally advanced stage, necessitating treatment with chemoradiation and brachytherapy. There is a dearth of equipment and trained professionals for the treatment of cervical cancer, especially in low and low–middle income countries.

Source: Clinical Oncology - June 18, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: S. Chopra, P. Mittal, A. Viswanathan, E. Tharavichitkul, E. Zubizarreta, R.A. Nout, M.L. Yap, S. Grover, D. Rodin, B. Rai, S. Gondhowiardjo, S.K. Shrivastava Tags: Overview Source Type: research