Cancer care in the developing world
The first mile of the referral system is often the biggest hurdle in LMIC (Low and middle income countries). If we can get patients into care faster and diagnosed earlier, there is a better chance for cure. Addressing the cancer burden now is a way to change the future for children and adults in developing nations, by adding to their productive life-years. We can work together to change the way cancer care is delivered in developing countries and soon talk about cancer survivors, instead of cancer mortality. P4CI has been active in sub-Saharan Africa since 2004, working to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment access, and clinical capacity across the region.
The 4 barriers we need to overcome:
CANCER in sub-Saharan Africa:
Well-functioning cancer centers…
Well-trained oncology doctors, nurses, and pharmacists…
Yet, a dire need of better infrastructure, tools, medicines, and CME
“According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, more people in developing nations die from cancer than from HIV, TB and Malaria combined. ”