Current state of cancer genomics in Africa
Dr Yosr Hamdi speaks to ecancer about some of the aims of the African Oncogenetics Network. This is a network of global cancer leaders in Africa founded to ensure all Africans have access to life-saving cancer genetics care.
She explains that the AON wanted to setup a robust equitable system that can help patients across different regions to be able to get access to genetic testing, training and awareness.
Dr Hamdi details that the AON is a multi-disciplinary team and includes members not just from Africa but from other regions in the world.
She concludes with the prospect that the AON will be launching a course on clinical cancer genetics in Africa and also molecular tumour boards for African specialists.
Current state of cancer genomics in Africa
African Oncogenetics Network: improving training and infrastructure in low-resource regions
Hammamet Declaration on Oncogenetics in Africa: African Oncogenetics Network
Key insights on breast cancer in Cape Verde
Addressing cancer control challenges in Africa
Prostate cancer
Rectal cancer
Breast cancer
Reflections after the ecancer Tata Medical Center, Kolkata Psycho-oncology congress 2024