Abstract
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The global cancer burden (GCB) is expected to rise significantly and will disproportionately affect the less developed world (LDW). The aim of this review is to analyze the trends in GCB and describe the types, estimates, and causes of new cancer cases. The challenges and strategies associated with tackling this rising GCB are described in which surgeons can play a vital role.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 221-226 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- cancer
- disproportionate rise
- global burden
- less developed world
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology