Challenges in the management of colorectal cancer in low- and middle-income countries

Q3 Medicine

Cancer treatment and research communications Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ctarc.2023.100705

Shah Zeb Khan , Csongor György Lengyel

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Abstract

Aim

This narrative review aims to describe colorectal cancer (CRC) management landscape in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), presenting the most recent and relevant papers on the topic. As a secondary aim, the authors suggest new ways of improving CRC patient care in LMICs.

Background

Several studies show that the incidence of colon cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is rising. In addition to the increasing incidence, lack of early detection and impeded access to optimal multidisciplinary treatment may worsen survival outcomes.

Conclusion

Developing quality diagnostic services in the proper health context is crucial for early diagnosis and successful therapy of CRC patients, and applying a resource-sensitive approach to prioritize essential treatments based on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is key to overcoming barriers in LMICs, with clinical research collaborations between high-income countries (HICs) and LMICs being a helpful strategy to improve health indicators and prevent the burnout of health workers.

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低收入和中等收入国家结肠直肠癌管理面临的挑战

目的本叙述性综述旨在描述低收入和中等收入国家（LMIC）的结直肠癌（CRC）管理情况，介绍有关该主题的最新和相关论文。作为次要目标，作者提出了改善低收入国家结肠癌患者护理的新方法。背景几项研究表明，低收入和中等收入国家（LMIC）结肠癌的发病率正在上升。除了发病率不断增加外，缺乏早期检测和获得最佳多学科治疗的途径受阻可能会恶化生存结果。结论在适当的健康环境下开发高质量的诊断服务对于CRC患者的早期诊断和成功治疗至关重要，应用资源敏感的方法根据有效性和成本效益优先考虑基本治疗是克服LMIC障碍的关键，高收入国家和低收入国家之间的临床研究合作是改善健康指标和防止卫生工作者倦怠的有益策略。

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Cancer treatment and research communications Medicine-Oncology

CiteScore

4.30

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0.00%

发文量

148

审稿时长

56 days

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