Tag: AORTIC
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The Human Crisis in Cancer: A Lancet Commission Calls for a More Humane Care
The Human Crisis in Cancer Care At a pivotal moment in global health, the Lancet Group unveiled the Commission on the Humanization of Cancer Care during the annual AORTIC meeting in Tunisia. This initiative aims to reform the way cancer is treated by centering humanity—empathy, communication, and the patient’s lived experience—alongside cutting-edge medical advances. As…
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The Human Crisis in Cancer: Lancet Oncology Commission Redefines Compassionate Care
Introduction: A Turning Point in Cancer Care The Lancet Group has unveiled a watershed initiative at the annual AORTIC meeting in Tunisia: the Commission on the Humanization of Cancer Care. This bold effort seeks to recenter cancer treatment around the lived experiences of patients and their families, addressing not only clinical outcomes but also the…
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A New Dawn in Cancer Care: Lancet Commission Calls for Humane, Patient-Centered Treatment in Africa
Introduction: A Turning Point in Cancer Care At this year’s AORTIC conference in Tunisia, the Lancet Group unveiled a landmark initiative—the Commission on the Humanization of Cancer Care. This Commission aims to redefine how cancer is treated across Africa and beyond, centering warmth, dignity, and patient autonomy at every step of the journey. The announcement…