Journal article
Developing a modern radiotherapy department in a rural hospital in Cameroon: The Mbingo experience
Abstract
Although radiotherapy is critical for cancer cure and palliation, access to such expensive and sophisticated technology is very limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Cancer incidence in Africa is currently 1.5 million case per year, thus urgent and innovative solutions are required to build necessary infrastructure needed to address this global health challenge. We describe our approach and challenges as a faith based …
Authors
Tontu NA; Cheung WWY; Jones M; Grossheim L; Palmer D; Okonkwo ECN; Moore E; Streatfield K; Elit L
Journal
Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, Vol. 32, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
12 2024
DOI
10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100293
ISSN
2405-6324