Collaborations in Gynecologic Oncology Education and Research in Low- and Middle- Income Countries: Current Status, Barriers and Opportunities

Overview

Journal Gynecol Oncol Rep

Publisher Elsevier

Date 2018 Jun 22

PMID 29928684

Citations 7

Authors

L Chuang

J Berek

T Randall

M McCormack

K Schmeler

R Manchanda

T Rebbeck

C J Jeng

D Pyle

M Quinn

E Trimble

R Naik

C H Lai

K Ochiai

L Denny

N Bhatla

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Abstract

Eighty-five percent of the incidents and deaths from cervical cancer occur in low and middle income countries. In many of these countries, this is the most common cancer in women. The survivals of the women with gynecologic cancers are hampered by the paucity of prevention, screening, treatment facilities and gynecologic oncology providers. Increasing efforts dedicated to improving education and research in these countries have been provided by international organizations. We describe here the existing educational and research programs that are offered by major international organizations, the barriers and opportunities provided by these collaborations and hope to improve the outcomes of cervical cancer through these efforts.

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