Smart Solutions to Address the Global Gap in Radiation Oncology Through Trainee Engagement and Partnerships with Industry.
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- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Penido Mendes de Sousa CF; Hospital Sírio-Libanês - Rua Dona Adma Jafet, São Paulo-SP, Bela Vista, 01308-050 Brazil.; Pasetsky J; Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.; Marta GN; Hospital Sírio-Libanês - Rua Dona Adma Jafet, São Paulo-SP, Bela Vista, 01308-050 Brazil.; Kassick M; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania - 3400 Civic Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021, USA.; Moraes FY; Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, 25 King Street West, Burr Wing, Kingston, Ontario K7L 5P9, Canada. Electronic address: fymoraes@gmail.com.; Dad LK; Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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- Publisher: Elsevier Health Science Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8709473 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1558-1977 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 08898588 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Hematol Oncol Clin North Am Subsets: MEDLINE
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- Language
- English
Radiation therapy is a critical modality for cancer treatment. Greater than 80% of the global population lack access to and expertise with the technological advancements that allow for state-of-the-art treatments that are more accessible in the West. What follows is a review of a two-pronged solution to help address this global gap to technology and innovation: (1) trainee engagement and (2) industry partnerships. We hope to galvanize our readers to see the immense potential for success if we may synergize efforts in education and with our partners in private industry to help address critical unmet needs in emerging economies of the globe.
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