BACKGROUND Cancer civil society and patient groups across Africa play a major role in
pressuring governments to develop, fund, and implement national cancer control plans and …

The brain tumor community is a unique, underserved population that has not seen
significant improvements in survival over the last four decades. In the search for effective …

PURPOSE Breast and cervical cancer are the most common cancers among women in East
and Southern Africa, where mortality remains high because of late diagnosis and limited …

Until very recently, international health bodies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO)
concentrated their efforts on the prevention of contagious disease, while chronic …

It is well-known how living with a central nervous system tumor can profoundly affect the
quality of life, primarily due to the high symptom burden, emotional distress and poor …

The burden of cancer is climbing in all of Africa, yet the continent's healthcare and political
systems have not prioritized cancer control and treatment-care. Sub-Saharan Africa is …

Background Cancer is the third leading cause of mortality in Kenya, accounting for 7% of
annual deaths. The Kenyan Ministry of Health (MOH) is committed to reducing cancer …

Purpose In response to the increasing cancer burden in Kenya, this study identified barriers
to patients seeking access to cancer testing and treatment and to clinicians in delivering …

The modern treatment of patients with brain tumor usually involves a team approach from a
dedicated group of physicians, nurses, and support staff who specialize in various aspects of …

Purpose With the rate of cancer and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) growing
globally, cancer prevention and control efforts are critical internationally. Moreover, since the …