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Evaluating the Readiness for Ultra-Hypofractionated Prostate and Breast Radiotherapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Strategic Needs-Assessment of Six Leading African Institutions

Authors: Samuel O. Adeneye, Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Azeezat Ajose, Stephen M. Avery, Munir Awol, Kavuma Awusi, Onyinye Balogun, Rohini Bhatia, Frank Chinegwundoh, Jumaa Dachi Kisukari, Curtiland Deville, Katy Graef, Yao Hao, M. Saiful Huq, Luca Incrocci, Adedayo O. Joseph, Solomon Kibudde, Joerg Lehmann, Heng Li, Abba Mallum, Thokozani Mkhize, Twalib Ngoma, Wilfred Ngwa, Christopher F. Njeh, Janine Simons, William Swanson, Maureen Bilinga Tendwa, Joseph Weygand, Krishni Wijesooriya

Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, BIO Ventures for Global Health, Weill Cornell Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, South Africa Health Product Regulatory Authority, University of Pennsylvania, University of Massachusetts Lowell, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Addis Ababa University, Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Emory University, Barts Health NHS Trust, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Newcastle

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a critical shortage in radiotherapy resources, exacerbating the region’s growing cancer burden. One potential strategy that can partially offset this prob...

Quantifying Cervical Cancer Radiotherapy Care Gap in Uganda: Baseline Assessment Prior to Implementation of a Custom Mobile Health App.

Authors: Eric C. Ford, Awusi Kavuma, Solomon Kibudde, Lilie Lin, Apollo Muramuzi, Nibedita Paul, Peniel T Twum, Afua A. Yorke

Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Nebraska, Global Communities

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for over one-third of global cervical cancer deaths, despite representing only 14% of the world’s female population. At the only RT center in Uganda, prior studies...