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Establishment of a brain tumor consortium of Africa: Advancing collaborative research and advocacy for brain tumors in Africa.
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- Habitat Model Based on Lung CT for Predicting Brain Metastasis in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Global burden and trends of childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma from 1990 to 2021.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Presentation, management, and outcomes of central nervous system metastases in Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Neuro-oncology advancesReview
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Abstract
Background: Brain tumors represent a significant global health challenge, with rising incidence and mortality impacting individuals worldwide and contributing to cancer-related morbidity and mortality. In Africa, this burden is exacerbated by limited access to advanced diagnostics, treatment options, and multidisciplinary care, compounded by the absence of standardized cancer registration and tumor biobanking. The introduction of molecular diagnostics, as outlined in the 2021 World Health Organization central nervous system (CNS) tumor classification, adds complexity to brain tumor management, particularly in regions with scarce resources. Methods: To address these issues, the Brain Tumor Consortium for Africa (BTCA) was established in 2023, bringing together experts to improve CNS tumor diagnosis, patient care, and research. The initial project, conducted via an electronic questionnaire, aimed to assess neuro-oncology capacity across Sub-Saharan Africa. Results: The study revealed significant gaps, with a limited number of institutions incorporating molecular subtyping into their diagnostic algorithms. The consortium's efforts focus on enhancing local data use, informing public policy, and promoting collaboration to advance neuro-oncology practices in Africa. By fostering a network enlisting the expertise of collaborators in the fields of neurosurgery, neurology, neuropathology, anatomic pathology, and medical and radiation oncology, the BTCA seeks to improve brain tumor management through better diagnostics, infrastructure, and policy advocacy. Future directions include expanding molecular diagnostic capabilities, standardizing brain tumor biobanking, enhancing data collection, and advocating for improved brain tumor care in national health agendas. Conclusions: The BTCA represents a pioneering model of collaboration and innovation in addressing the unique challenges of brain tumor care in Africa.
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