African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer: position and vision for cancer research on the African Continent.

Timothy R. Rebbeck,D. Cristina Stefan,J. Olufemi Ogunbiyi

doi:10.1186/s13027-016-0110-9

Abstract

The African Organization for Research and training in Cancer (AORTIC) bases the following position statements on a critical appraisal of the state on cancer research and cancer care in Africa including information on the availability of data on cancer burden, screening and prevention for cancer in Africa, cancer care personnel, treatment modalities, and access to cancer care.

Highlights

Cancer is a major public health concern In Africa Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide
The goal of the African Cancer Research Alliance (ACRA) is to develop the expertise, resources, and infrastructure that can lead to impactful investigator-initiated cancer research in Africa
The ACRA will share and develop research methods and technology that are optimally suited for research in Africa; create partnerships among institutions and investigators who can undertake collaborative research; facilitate research projects that will impact our understanding of cancer worldwide and impact clinical service and public health in Africa. In addition to these immediate goals, ACRA will improve research infrastructure in Africa, establish a trained African cancer research workforce, and generate data that impact on the health of populations in Africa and worldwide

Summary

Introduction

Cancer is a major public health concern In Africa Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Components of this plan include improved policy and funding support, improved knowledge of cancer is Africa, awareness of cancer burden, clinical oncology infrastructure and improved cancer health systems, and cancer prevention and control.

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