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    Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: key research and action gaps - 2 year(s) ago

    We welcome the comprehensive Commission on cancer control in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), by Wilfred Ngwa and colleagues,1 and its action-oriented recommendations. We agree with the authors’ recommendations to build upon innovative practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as increased use of telehealth and to develop information technology systems that promote interoperability of health…

    Source: The Lancet Oncology
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      A Comment from Sonali Johnson @uicc and colleagues: #Cancer in #subSaharanAfrica: key #research and action gaps https://t.co/F59yZ2RdKB

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    Preventing cancer and achieving optimal oncology outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa - 2 year(s) ago

    In their Commission report, Wilfred Ngwa and colleagues1 present findings on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa that are both sobering and inspiring. Sobering because the International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that the cancer incidence in sub-Saharan Africa will increase in the next two decades by more than 100%.2,3 Many of these individuals will have adverse outcomes if action is not…

    Source: The Lancet Oncology
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      Also, a linked Comment from @ProfIAbubakar on #Preventing #cancer and achieving optimal oncology outcomes in #subSaharanAfrica https://t.co/TxCkUnL7JB

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    Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a Lancet Oncology Commission - 2 year(s) ago

    Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a Lancet Oncology CommissionWilfred Ngwa, Beatrice W Addai, Isaac Adewole, Victoria Ainsworth, James Alaro, Olusegun I Alatise, Zipporah Ali, Benjamin O Anderson, Rose Anorlu, Stephen Avery, Prebo Barango, Noella Bih, Christopher M Booth, Otis W Brawley, Jean-Marie Dangou, Lynette Denny, Jennifer Dent, Shekinah N C…

    Source: www.thelancet.com
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      Collective action is needed to accelerate #cancer control in sub-Saharan #Africa Read the Commission: #Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a Lancet Oncology Commission https://t.co/Sfmf1mHFtQ https://t.co/xvGaU6lmI0

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      This new Commission calls for improvements in access to #cancer care, prevention, & diagnostics in #subSaharanAfrica, & proposes national control plan for each country Explore all recommendations: https://t.co/Sfmf1mHFtQ https://t.co/gC2IBJLH2R

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      What’s contributing to the growing cancer crisis in #subSaharanAfrica? - Fragile health systems - Poor access to screening, diagnostics, treatment - Lack of trained oncology staff & palliative care Urgent action is needed: https://t.co/Sfmf1mHFtQ https://t.co/KvMoIvutVv

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      By 2050, 1/2 global #childhoodcancer cases projected to occur in Africa, with children presenting too late & lack of attention to paediatric oncology services in the region More in the Commission: https://t.co/Sfmf1mHFtQ https://t.co/TSk5xL99xO

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      Cancer deaths in sub-Saharan Africa set to nearly double to 1 million deaths a year by 2030, & #cancer incidence to increase to 1.4 million cases a year by 2040 The Commission urges rapid intervention: https://t.co/Sfmf1mHFtQ https://t.co/37D6diRnQP

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    Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2022 - 2 year(s) ago

    Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2022 Game-changing female entrepreneurs of Sub-Saharan Africa – is your innovation driving positive change by bringing better health and nutrition to everyone? Harvest a healthier future by applying for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2022.

    Source: Bayer Foundation
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      Calling the best #femalefounders from #SubSaharanAfrica! @BayerFoundation is launching the #WomenEmpowerment Award 2022 giving you a chance to win $25k & get admitted in a 24-week Growth #Accelerator Program! Applications close, March 18th. https://t.co/JS9pyACsp1 @G4Ahealth https://t.co/Ltu1QIFyd3

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    Breast Cancer Diagnostics, Therapy, and Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Population-Based Registry Study - 2 year(s) ago

    Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, little is known about the actual therapy received by women with BC and their survival outcome at the population level in SSA. This study aims to describe the cancer-directed therapy received by patients with BC at the population level in SSA, compare these results with the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines for…

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      #BreastCancer Diagnostics, Therapy, and Outcomes in #SubSaharanAfrica: A Population-Based Registry Study: https://t.co/FUuFBCBSFE #BCSM #hsronc #CloseTheCareGap @YvonneJFru @Oxford_NDPH @UniHalle @AddisAbabaUnive @UICC @ACS_Research https://t.co/vmUAAFGTc1

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