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Sep 30
International
International 04 - Global Pediatric Radiation Therapy in Resource-limited Settings
MODERATOR(S)
Chi Lin, MD, PhD, MS - University of Nebraska Medical Center
session DESCRIPTION
This session explores the global challenges and disparities in pediatric radiation therapy, focusing on the disproportionate burden of childhood cancer morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Distinguished speakers from Africa, Belgium, Egypt and China will highlight the successes and persistent obstacles in clinical care, education and research within their respective regions. The session aims to foster awareness of these inequities, inspire collaborative efforts to address them, and encourage practical strategies for resource-limited settings.
learning objectives
- Analyze the disparities in pediatric radiotherapy access, outcomes and resources in low- and middle-income countries and evaluate strategies and interventions that have been successfully implemented in different regions.
- Discuss and propose actionable plans to promote sustainable improvements in clinical care, education and research through global partnerships and resource-sharing initiatives.
Credits
| AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: | 1.00 |
Presentations
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08:00am - 09:00am PT
Global Pediatric Radiation Therapy in Resource-limited Settings
Speaker: Chi Lin, MD, PhD, MS - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha -
08:00am - 08:02am PT
Introductions
Speaker: Chi Lin, MD, PhD, MS - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha -
08:02am - 08:13am PT
Pediatric Radiotherapy in Africa
Speaker: Adedayo Joseph, MD - Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos -
08:13am - 08:24am PT
Pediatric Radiotherapy in Egypt
Speaker: Mohamed Zaghloul, MD, DO, MB, DSc, MBBS - National Cancer Institute, Cairo University & 57357 / Children Cancer Hospital / Cairo University, Cairo -
08:24am - 08:35am PT
Pediatric Radiotherapy in Europe
Speaker: Geert Janssens, MD, PhD - University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht -
08:35am - 08:46am PT
Pediatric Radiotherapy in China
Speaker: Jing Jin, - State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing -
08:46am - 09:00am PT
Questions and Answers
Speaker: Chi Lin, MD, PhD, MS - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha