Affiliation:
1. Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Yale University New Haven Connecticut USA
2. Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha Nebraska USA
Abstract
AbstractOver 5 billion people lack access to basic surgical procedures, and it is estimated, the number of surgical procedures needed for cancer care will increase by 5 million from 2018 to 2040. The greatest increase in demand will occur in low‐ and middle‐income countries. In this article, we highlight progress made in surgical cancer care globally and gaps that still needs to be addressed. We highlight political support, workforce progress and shortages, impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic, and the importance of high value cancer care
Subject
Oncology,General Medicine,Surgery
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