title: The National Oncology Program: a Yemeni-Canadian partnership.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre, Ontario, Canada. ted.vandenberg@lhsc.on.ca
authors.forename: Theodore
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vandenberg
authors.forename: Nadeem
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nagi
authors.forename: Bertha
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kirk
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gilchrist
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Poirier
authors.forename: Hugh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Albert
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Driedger
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fournie
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Basahi
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Robinsong
mesh_terms: 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