Access to radiation therapy and related clinical outcomes in patients with cervical and breast cancer across sub-saharan africa: A systematic review
SE Beltrán Ponce, SA Abunike, JC Bikomeye… - JCO Global …, 2023 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE To better understand the barriers to accessing standard-of-care radiation therapy
(RT) for breast and cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on outcomes …
(RT) for breast and cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on outcomes …
State of cancer control in Rwanda: past, present, and future opportunities
F Rubagumya, A Costas-Chavarri, A Manirakiza… - JCO Global …, 2020 - ascopubs.org
Rwanda is a densely populated low-income country in East Africa. Previously considered a
failed state after the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, Rwanda has seen remarkable …
failed state after the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, Rwanda has seen remarkable …
[HTML][HTML] Cervical cancer treatment in Rwanda: Resource-driven adaptations, quality indicators, and patient outcomes
RJ DeBoer, V Umutoni, L Bazzett-Matabele… - Gynecologic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective Most cervical cancer cases and deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries,
yet clinical research from these contexts is significantly underrepresented. We aimed to …
yet clinical research from these contexts is significantly underrepresented. We aimed to …
Outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical hysterectomy for locally advanced cervical cancer at Kigali University Teaching Hospital, Rwanda: a retrospective …
E Ngabonziza, R Ghebre, RJ DeBoer… - BMC Women's …, 2024 - Springer
Background Half of countries in Africa lack access to radiation (RT), which is essential for
standard treatment of locally advanced cervical cancers. We evaluated outcomes for …
standard treatment of locally advanced cervical cancers. We evaluated outcomes for …
Utilization and predictors of postmastectomy radiation receipt in an Oncology Center in Zimbabwe
FE Chipidza, M Mushonga, C Kanda… - Breast Cancer Research …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose Few sub-Saharan African studies have ascertained utilization for
postmastectomy radiation (PMRT) for breast cancer, the second most common cancer …
postmastectomy radiation (PMRT) for breast cancer, the second most common cancer …
Global health perspectives among radiation oncology residency program directors: A knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey
SNC Elmore, TJ Royce, OT Oladeru, CM Freese… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose Interest in global health has risen among medical students applying to and
residents training in radiation oncology, often outpacing available educational offerings. The …
residents training in radiation oncology, often outpacing available educational offerings. The …
[HTML][HTML] Integration of chronic oncology services in noncommunicable disease clinic in Rural Rwanda
R Rutayisire, F Mutabazi, A Bayingana… - Annals of Global …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: In rural sub-Saharan Africa, access to care for severe non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) is limited due to myriad delivery challenges. We describe the …
diseases (NCDs) is limited due to myriad delivery challenges. We describe the …