Viewpoint highlights educational and policy reforms to improve survivorship outcomes for cancer survivors across the Western Pacific.
Summary: The Western Pacific region faces a significant cancer burden with over 12.8 million cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care remains inconsistent across the region but is important regardless of diversity in healthcare systems and resources within countries. Cultural factors deeply influence survivorship experiences; thus, recognition of the importance of traditional medicine and the role of community-based support in survivorship care is needed. In this viewpoint, we highlight opportunities for regional collaboration to improve cancer survivorship outcomes, and advocate for incorporation of survivorship priorities into national cancer control plans. We call for coordinated action involving international organizations, local governments, and cancer survivor voices to deliver responsive, equitable survivorship care. Education, policy reform, and multinational partnerships are essential to address disparities and improve outcomes across the region.
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