Addressing challenges in low-income and middle-income countries through novel radiotherapy research opportunities.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2024
Abstract
Although radiotherapy continues to evolve as a mainstay of the oncological armamentarium, research and innovation in radiotherapy in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) faces challenges. This third Series paper examines the current state of LMIC radiotherapy research and provides new data from a 2022 survey undertaken by the International Atomic Energy Agency and new data on funding. In the context of LMIC-related challenges and impediments, we explore several developments and advances-such as deep phenotyping, real-time targeting, and artificial intelligence-to flag specific opportunities with applicability and relevance for resource-constrained settings. Given the pressing nature of cancer in LMICs, we also highlight some best practices and address the broader need to develop the research workforce of the future. This Series paper thereby serves as a resource for radiation professionals.
Volume
25
Issue
6
First Page
270
Last Page
270
ISSN
1474-5488
Published In/Presented At
Abdel-Wahab, M., Coleman, C. N., Eriksen, J. G., Lee, P., Kraus, R., Harsdorf, E., Lee, B., Dicker, A., Hahn, E., Agarwal, J. P., Prasanna, P. G. S., MacManus, M., Keall, P., Mayr, N. A., Jereczek-Fossa, B. A., Giammarile, F., Kim, I. A., Aggarwal, A., Lewison, G., Lu, J. J., … Corn, B. W. (2024). Addressing challenges in low-income and middle-income countries through novel radiotherapy research opportunities. The Lancet. Oncology, 25(6), e270–e280. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00038-X
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
38821101
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article