Global need, regional action: opportunities to improve cancer survivorship care in the Western Pacific
Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: The Western Pacific region faces a significant cancer burden with over 12.8 million cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care remains inconsistent across the region but is important regardless of diversity in healthcare systems and resources within countries. Cultural factors deeply influence survivorship experiences; thus, recognition of the importance of traditional medicine and the role of community-based support in survivorship care is needed. In this viewpoint, we highlight opportunities for regional collaboration to improve cancer survivorship outcomes, and advocate for incorporation of survivorship priorities into national cancer control plans. We call for coordinated action involving international organizations, local governments, and cancer survivor voices to deliver responsive, equitable survivorship care. Education, policy reform, and multinational partnerships are essential to address disparities and improve outcomes across the region.
Institutions: The University of Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, Flinders University, Caring Futures Institute, Jikei University School of Medicine, Iwate Medical University, University of Hong Kong, University of California, Irvine, UNSW Sydney, Hangzhou Normal University
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $4,250
OpenAlex ID: W4416540165