Cancer Therapy & Radiation Oncology

Global Access to Radiation Therapy and Health Equity

Access to radiation therapy remains uneven across regions, with significant disparities between high-income and low-resource settings. This session addresses infrastructure challenges, workforce shortages, equipment availability, and financial barriers limiting equitable cancer care. Discussions will include scalable technology solutions, hypofractionated protocols to optimize resource utilization, and international collaborations supporting training and capacity building. Telemedicine, digital planning platforms, and global partnerships are improving access to expertise and treatment delivery. Policy frameworks, public health strategies, and sustainable financing models will be examined to strengthen national cancer control programs. Ensuring equitable radiation services is essential to reducing global cancer mortality and achieving universal health coverage. This session emphasizes actionable solutions to bridge gaps and deliver safe, effective radiation therapy worldwide.