ArticleCureus2023
A Double Battle: Fighting Cancer in the Shadows of Conflict in Gaza.
Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.
- Cancer Care in the Gaza Strip Before and During War: Patient Experiences of Treatment Disruption, Unmet Support Needs, and Interdisciplinary Implications for Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Cancer care in conflict-affected regions: a scoping review of service delivery challenges, healthcare system adaptations, and policy implications.Conflict and health · 2026Review
- Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance in the Gaza Strip: Epidemiological Drivers, Health System Disruptions, and Global Implications: A Narrative Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Breast cancer in women in Gaza: qualitative study of women's expectations and experiences of diagnosis and management.Ecancermedicalscience · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
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Abstract
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified challenges for patients with cancer. Restrictions have limited essential medical supplies, and the recent Israeli airstrike severely damaged Gaza's primary cancer hospital, causing widespread panic. The blockade has caused shortages, and damaged infrastructure has reduced access to care. Many patients seeking treatment outside Gaza face permit delays, and the psychological and economic strains further burden patients and their families. This editorial highlights the broader humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the need for international collaboration to support Gaza's most vulnerable.
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