Treatment

Global Key Message

• Based on the World Cancer Declaration access to quality multimodal treatment, including the availability of affordable essential medicines and technologies is to be provided everywhere.
• Available data show that there is a lack of access to surgical oncology and radiotherapy in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) with consequent lower rates for cure and quality of life.
• Addressing these gaps in availability of and access to treatment and care are critical to managing the burden of cancer around the world.
• National Cancer plans must include the strengthening of treatment systems trough investment in the public sector infrastructure, education and training.