Archives: Radiation Therapy

This commentary, prepared by experts at a number of leading institutions throughout the United States and Canada, discusses the importance of improving training in global oncology and potential ways to build on the successes of current efforts in this arena, in order to better support clinical cancer care and human resources for health in LMICs.

This article uses the example of Radiating Hope's work in Senegal to illustrate the need for radiation therapy in low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as demonstrate the potential impact of oncology outreach efforts in reducing the burden of NCDs in these countries.