NARRATIVE MATTERS. Global Cancer Care: An Unfinished Promise.

The article focuses on the challenges and shortcomings of cancer care delivery in low- and middle-income countries, particularly through the lens of a Nepali-Canadian oncologist's visit to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital in Nepal. It highlights the emotional impact of witnessing the stark contrast between...

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Publicado en:Health Affairs Vol. 44; no. 8; pp. 1018 - 1022
Autor principal: NIRAULA, SAROJ
Formato: pictorial Journal Article
Publicado: Health Affairs Publishing, LLC Aug2025
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          Neoplasms Therapy
          World Health
          Oncologic Care
          Health Policy
          Canada
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          Health Care Delivery
          Health Services Accessibility
          International Relations
          Cancer Care Facilities
          Low and Middle Income Countries
          Implementation Science
          Oncologists
          Resource Allocation
      ab: The article focuses on the challenges and shortcomings of cancer care delivery in low- and middle-income countries, particularly through the lens of a Nepali-Canadian oncologist's visit to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital in Nepal. It highlights the emotional impact of witnessing the stark contrast between the promises of global health initiatives and the harsh realities faced by patients, such as inadequate resources and systemic dysfunction. The author emphasizes that financial investment alone is insufficient for meaningful progress, advocating for governance reform, local expertise, and a focus on implementation science to create sustainable improvements in cancer care. The piece ultimately portrays global oncology as an "unfinished promise," calling for a collaborative effort to build a more effective healthcare system.
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