The National Oncology Program: a Yemeni-Canadian partnership.
Cancer in developing countries is growing and will soon be a major problem as life expectancy increases. This article outlines the experience and future objectives of a partnership between Yemeni and Canadian oncology professionals in their attempt to develop a National Oncology Program in Yemen. We review current knowledge of the epidemiology, social, educational and economic challenges as well as suggested initial steps in developing a relevant oncology program for this society.
Vandenberg
Theodore
T
Department of Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre, Ontario, Canada. ted.vandenberg@lhsc.on.ca
Nagi
Nadeem
N
Garcia
Bertha
B
Kirk
Catherine
C
Gilchrist
James
J
Poirier
Susan
S
Allen
Hugh
H
Driedger
Albert
A
Fournie
Kate
K
Basahi
Mohamed
M
Robinsong
Martin
M
D002170:Canada; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D015006:Yemen