Navigating the next frontier of precision medicine oncology

The covid-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities and inequities of the global healthcare system.

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Weekly Digest   Issue #42         Navigating the next frontier of precision medicine oncology   Covid-19 has exposed the vulnerabilities and inequities of the global health system. According to an August World Health Organisation (WHO) survey, 55% of countries experienced partial or severe disruptions to cancer diagnosis and screening services. Can the cancer community work together to develop effective, inclusive prevention and treatment strategies post-pandemic?   READ MORE →

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