ArticleJCO global oncology2023
Enhancing Cancer Care Amid Conflict: A Proposal for Optimizing Oncology Services During Wartime.
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- Cancer care in conflict-affected regions: a scoping review of service delivery challenges, healthcare system adaptations, and policy implications.Conflict and health · 2026Review
- Cancer care cannot wait: oncology system resilience in the UAE during regional conflict in the gulf.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Stocktaking of the progress towards the implementation of the global manifesto on improving cancer care in conflict-impacted populations.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Cancer care continuity under 2026 regional gulf conflict: experiences and a resilience framework from the Gulf States.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
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- Provision of supportive care by an NGO in the face of a dual challenge: cancer and wartime.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Global Disparities of Cancer and Its Projected Burden in 2050.JAMA network open · 2024Article
- Building an Effective International Medical Evacuation Program for Ukrainian Patients With Cancer Amid Prolonged Military Conflict.JCO global oncology · 2024Article
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Abstract
The landscape of cancer care within armed conflict zones is characterized by intricate challenges arising from disrupted health care systems, scarcity of resources, and population displacement. During times of war, the provision of cancer services is often disrupted, leading to significant challenges for oncologists and other health care providers. To optimize cancer services during wartime, several key priorities must be addressed. Focusing on needs assessment, treatment prioritization, drug supply chain, telemedicine, mobile clinics, cross-border collaborations, health care staff support, and continuity of care will enable health care systems to provide essential cancer services and mitigate the adverse impact of conflict on patients with cancer. This article delineates the pivotal key priorities for optimizing cancer services during wartime. It calls for collaborative action, the integration of technology, and holistic care approaches to safeguard the rights, well-being, and dignity of individuals confronting the dual challenges of cancer and conflict. By addressing these priorities, health care providers, policymakers, and stakeholders can collectively ensure that cancer services remain steadfast and compassionate even amid the turmoil of war. Thus, it may be possible to optimize cancer services during wartime, ensuring that patients with cancer continue to receive the care they need.
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