A series of five papers published in The Lancet Oncology by a University of Pittsburgh-led team highlights the challenges related to cancer control in SAARC countries and the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh. The papers underscore disparities in cancer outcomes, barriers to cancer care, and the need for actionable solutions to improve prevention, early detection, and treatment. Issues include late-stage diagnoses, limited access to treatment, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure. Recommendations include strengthening national cancer control programs, expanding cancer registries, promoting prevention, and fostering regional collaboration. The papers call for culturally sensitive interventions to address rising cancer concerns among the Rohingya refugee population.
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Five new papers highlight cancer inequities, challenges and opportunities in South Asia
