American University of Beirut Medical Center

Global Cancer Care Crisis: Study Reveals Widening Treatment Access Gap Between Rich and Poor Nations

- Analysis published in Cancer projects 28.4 million new cancer cases worldwide by 2040, with low-income countries facing disproportionately higher mortality rates despite global treatment advances. - Research reveals significant economic barriers in cancer care, with low-income nations paying more for essential cancer drugs while spending less of their GDP on overall cancer treatment. - Study proposes solutions including price discrimination, international funding, and improved screening methods to address growing disparities in global cancer care access.