Addressing the growing cancer burden in the wake of the AIDS epidemic in Botswana: The BOTSOGO collaborative partnership

Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2014 Jul 1;89(3):468-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.03.033.

Abstract

Botswana has experienced a dramatic increase in HIV-related malignancies over the past decade. The BOTSOGO collaboration sought to establish a sustainable partnership with the Botswana oncology community to improve cancer care. This collaboration is anchored by regular tumor boards and on-site visits that have resulted in the introduction of new approaches to treatment and perceived improvements in care, providing a model for partnership between academic oncology centers and high-burden countries with limited resources.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Advisory Committees / organization & administration
  • Boston
  • Botswana / epidemiology
  • Brachytherapy / instrumentation
  • Brachytherapy / methods
  • Cancer Care Facilities / supply & distribution*
  • Capacity Building
  • Developing Countries* / statistics & numerical data
  • Epidemics*
  • Female
  • Forefoot, Human
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Interinstitutional Relations
  • Male
  • Medical Oncology* / organization & administration
  • Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Neoplasms / etiology
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Workforce