Open AccessAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology’s Global Oncology Leadership Task Force: Findings and Actions
Author(s) -
Gabriel N. Hortobágyi,
Doug Pyle,
Eduardo Cazap,
Nagi S. El Saghir,
Lawrence N. Shulman,
Gary H. Lyman,
Lowell E. Schnipper,
Clement Adebamowo,
David R. Gandara,
Julie M. Vose,
Sandra L. Wong,
Peter Paul Yu
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.17.00060
Subject(s) - task force , medicine , global health , work (physics) , task (project management) , health care , focus group , oncology , public relations , medical education , nursing , political science , management , public health , business , marketing , public administration , mechanical engineering , law , engineering , economics
In response to rising cancer incidence and mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries and the increasingly global profile of ASCO's membership, the ASCO Board of Directors appointed the Global Oncology Leadership Task Force (Task Force) to provide recommendations on ASCO's engagement in global oncology. To accomplish its work, the Task Force convened meetings of global oncology experts, conducted focus group discussions with member groups, did site visits to South America and India, and met regularly to analyze the findings and develop recommendations. Task Force findings included global concerns, such as access to care, and specific concerns of middle- and low-resource settings. The need to strengthen health systems and the importance of alliances with a range of international cancer stakeholders were emphasized. Task Force recommendations to the ASCO Board of Directors were based on a three-part global oncology strategy of professional development, improvement of access to quality care, and acceleration of global oncology research. Specific areas of focus within each of these strategic pillars are provided along with an update on areas of ASCO activity as these recommendations are implemented.