Sea Change in Cancer Care Requires Urgent Action to Strengthen Oncology Workforce and Care Delivery, Say Researchers

Sea change in cancer care requires urgent action to strengthen oncology workforce and care delivery, say researchers

Rapid advances in cancer treatment have benefited many people, but urgent change is needed in Canada's cancer care workforce to ensure patient care, according to an analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Urgent Revamp Needed in Cancer Care: Strengthening Oncology Workforce and

In recent years, cancer treatment has undergone a profound transformation driven by breakthroughs in molecular biology and immunology. Novel therapies, such as targeted molecular agents and immunotherapy, have revolutionized the clinical management of various malignancies, notably early-stage lung cancer and melanoma, dramatically improving long-term survival rates. Despite these therapeutic advances, the infrastructure and workforce model suppo…