Tag: LMIC
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Why Cancer Support Groups Are Essential to Cancer Care in Nigeria and LMICs
Why Support Groups Matter in Nigeria and Other LMICs Cancer care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) faces unique challenges—limited access to timely diagnostics, high treatment costs, and fragmented healthcare systems. Amid these pressures, cancer support groups have emerged as a critical pillar of care. They bring together patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to…
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Streamlining Care with Patient Navigation: Improving Timely Anti-HER2 Therapy in Early Breast Cancer in LMICs
Background and Rationale In early breast cancer, HER2-positivity demands timely anti-HER2 therapy to optimize outcomes. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from fragmented care pathways to access barriers—often delay treatment initiation. This retrospective cohort study investigates whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can shorten the time from diagnosis to the start of anti-HER2…
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Streamlining care through patient navigation: a retrospective cohort study of timely anti-HER2 therapy in early breast cancer in a low-middle income country
Introduction Timely initiation of anti-HER2 therapy is crucial for improving outcomes in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from diagnostic delays to limited access to targeted therapies—can hinder timely treatment. This retrospective cohort study examines whether a structured Patient Navigation Program can streamline care, reduce delays, and…
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Streamlining care through patient navigation: a retrospective cohort study of timely anti-HER2 therapy in early breast cancer in a LMIC
Introduction Early HER2-positive breast cancer requires timely initiation of anti-HER2 therapy to optimize outcomes. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health-system constraints—ranging from diagnostic delays to treatment access barriers—can slow this process. This retrospective cohort study examines whether a structured Patient Navigation Program (PNP) can reduce the time from diagnosis to initiation of anti-HER2 therapy…
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Decolonizing Global Health: Key Concepts, Actions, and Contributors
Introduction Decolonizing global health is a growing movement that seeks to dismantle the enduring power imbalances and colonial legacies that shape global health, from funding to knowledge production. A comprehensive scoping review of 91 articles published since 2020 highlights three core objectives: redefining power structures, restoring agency to the global south, and reforming epistemic foundations…