Open AccessPerspectives on Strengthening Cancer Research and Control in Latin America Through Partnerships and Diplomacy: Experience of the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Global Health
Author(s) -
Silvina Frech,
C. Muha,
Lisa Stevens,
Edward L. Trimble,
Roxanne Brew,
Doug Perin,
Silvana Luciani,
Alejandro Mohar,
Marion Piñeros,
Tatiana Vidaurre,
Douglas R. Morgan,
Ernest T. Hawk,
Kathleen M. Schmeler,
Lewis E. Foxhall,
Cristina Rabadán-Diehl,
Denise Duran,
Melissa Rendler-García,
Eduardo Cazap,
Luiz Antônio Santini,
Walter Zoss,
Lucı́a Delgado,
Paul C. Pearlman,
Leslie Given,
Karin Hohman,
Melissa Lopez,
Brenda Kostelecky
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.17.00149
Subject(s) - latin americans , diplomacy , medicine , global health , cancer , economic growth , political science , public relations , public health , nursing , politics , law , economics
According to the Pan American Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, are the leading causes of preventable and premature death in the Americas. Governments and health care systems in Latin America face numerous challenges as a result of increasing morbidity and mortality from cancer. Multiple international organizations have recognized the need for collaborative action on and technical support for cancer research and control in Latin America. The Center for Global Health at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI-CGH) is one entity among many that are working in the region and has sought to develop a strategy for working in Latin America that draws on and expands the collaborative potential of engaged, skilled, and diverse partners. NCI-CGH has worked toward developing and implementing initiatives in collaboration with global partners that share the common objectives of building a global cancer research community and translating research results into evidence-informed policy and practice. Both objectives are complementary and synergistic and are additionally supported by an overarching strategic framework that is focused on partnerships and science diplomacy. This work highlights the overall strategy for NCI-CGH engagement in Latin America through partnerships and diplomacy, and highlights selected collaborative efforts that are aimed at improving cancer outcomes in the region.