Cancer in My Community

January 13, 2022 · Diah Martina, MD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Diah Martina describes what cancer care is like in Indonesia, including the prevalence of advanced cancer in the country and how the government is working to improve access to cancer care, including palliative care. Read More >>
December 2, 2021 · Melvin LK Chua, MBBS, FRCR, PhD, FAMS
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Melvin Chua shares what cancer is like in Singapore, including the advancements in cancer care that have been made in the last decade in the country and how people in Singapore receive treatment. Read More >>
October 14, 2021 · Snežana Bošnjak, MD, PhD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Snežana Bošnjak discusses what cancer care is like in Serbia, including the importance of providing supportive care in the country and where people with cancer can find help. Read More >>
September 23, 2021 · Joseph Bernard Jr., MD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Joseph Bernard Jr. describes why he decided to become an oncologist and the array of challenges people with cancer face in Haiti. Read More >>
September 14, 2021 · Verna Vanderpuye, MBChB
Dr. Verna Vanderpuye describes what people with cancer experience in Ghana, including the stigma associated with the disease, the challenges to receiving care, and how local organizations are working to make a difference. Read More >>

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