Publications by authors named "Gracemarie Bricalli"
Article Synopsis
- The article summarizes the ESMO Asia 2018 Congress session focused on the availability and effectiveness of cancer medicines in Asia, particularly for breast, colorectal, and lung cancers, which contribute to a significant number of cancer deaths in the region.
- It highlights the negative impact of limited access to medications on patient outcomes and discusses disparities in medicine accessibility based on income levels among Asian countries, citing data from the ESMO International Consortium Study.
- The session emphasizes various global policy initiatives supported by ESMO to enhance cancer care and proposes potential strategies to address barriers to accessing anticancer treatments in low- and middle-income countries.
The cancer burden is rising globally, exerting significant strain on populations and health systems at all income levels. In May 2017, world governments made a commitment to further invest in cancer control as a public health priority, passing the World Health Assembly Resolution 70.12 on cancer prevention and control within an integrated approach.
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