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Cancer care cost-effectiveness in low-income and middle-income countries: time to shift the burden of proof

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Kaposi sarcoma is one of the most common cancers in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality.1 Kaposi sarcoma is caused by the Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus. Although Kaposi sarcoma was recognised in endemic form before the HIV epidemic, HIV has driven an epidemic, AIDS-associated form of the disease.2

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00289-3

Author: Matthew S Painschab

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Viral-associated cancers and disorders

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500