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CANCER CARE ROADBLOCKS How do we overcome them and what does the future look like?
This article explores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and the current obstacles of accessing radiation oncology including: current consumer and clinician perceptions, infrastructure challenges constructing radiation oncology facilities across ASEAN, and regional shortages of specialised clinical expertise. It also discusses future trends – increase use of AI, and remote clinical and training capabilities. Mark Middleton, CEO, Icon Group
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n 2020, there were an estimated 19.8 million new cancer cases and over 10 million reported cancer deaths. By 2040, the number of new cancer diagnoses is expected to rise by 29.5 million annually and will continue to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Long-term effects of COVID-19 will exacerbate the cancer burden and a widening global healthcare gap is creating unending
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