International 04 - Global Pediatric Radiation Therapy in Resource-limited Settings
MODERATOR(S)
Chi Lin, MD, PhD, MS - University of Nebraska Medical Center
session DESCRIPTION
This session explores the global challenges and disparities in pediatric radiation therapy, focusing on the disproportionate burden of childhood cancer morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Distinguished speakers from Africa, Belgium, Egypt and China will highlight the successes and persistent obstacles in clinical care, education and research within their respective regions. The session aims to foster awareness of these inequities, inspire collaborative efforts to address them, and encourage practical strategies for resource-limited settings.
learning objectives
- Analyze the disparities in pediatric radiotherapy access, outcomes and resources in low- and middle-income countries and evaluate strategies and interventions that have been successfully implemented in different regions.
- Discuss and propose actionable plans to promote sustainable improvements in clinical care, education and research through global partnerships and resource-sharing initiatives.
Credits
| AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: | 1.00 |
| CAMPEP Credits: | 1.00 |
| MDCB Credits: | 1.00 |
Presentations
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08:00am - 08:02am PTSpeaker: Chi Lin, MD, PhD, MS - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
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08:02am - 08:13am PTSpeaker: Adedayo Joseph, MD - Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos
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08:13am - 08:24am PTSpeaker: Sabina Vennarini, MD - Fondazione IRCCS - Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan
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08:24am - 08:35am PTSpeaker: Geert Janssens, MD, PhD - Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen
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08:35am - 08:46am PTSpeaker: Jing Jin, MD - State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing
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08:46am - 09:00am PTSpeaker: Chi Lin, MD, PhD, MS - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha