Cancer surgery on the global stage: Updates and progress
Open Access
- 7 December 2023
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Vol. 129 (1) , 145-149
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 careKeywords
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