Cancer knows no boundaries

Cancer kills more people in low- and middle-income countries than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. 80% of global cancer deaths occur in LMICs but only 5% of total global spending on cancer care is expended in these regions.

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Our Mission

Global Oncology’s mission is to bring the best in cancer care to underserved patients around the world. We collaborate across geographic, professional and academic borders to improve cancer care, research and education.

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Our Work

GO's diverse programs span the areas of educating underserved patient populations, reducing obstacles to diagnosis and treatment, developing technologies to promote knowledge exchange, and building public support of the global cancer problem.

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Our Projects

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Cancer Patient

Education Materials

An image-based, culturally-appropriate patient education tool designed to improve the cancer treatment experience for populations in resource-poor regions.

Comic about

cervical cancer & the HPV vaccine

This engaging art piece and health education tool dispels myths & misconceptions associated with cancer and teaches the importance of getting vaccinated to prevent cervical cancer. NEW RELEASE MARCH 21, 2019

Courage to Dare Foundation's trip to a cancer clinic in Nigeria. Left to right, Jean Schmitz (red hair), Nigerian cancer patient, and Bonnie Anderson. ---- CREDIT: Courage to Dare Foundation

Directly Observed Care

(GO-DOC)

A program that pairs cancer patients with healthcare professionals in an effort to navigate and overcome the hurdles to accessing care.

The GO Map

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A web-based platform that catalogs international cancer research, cancer care, and cancer outreach programs. Sign up and add your own project @ thegomap.org

GO-Young Professional

Alliance (GO-YP)

A global network of informed students, trainees and young professionals pursuing opportunities to improve the
equitable delivery of cancer care.

On the Ground

In Nigeria

GO's collaborations in Nigeria are aimed at growing cancer awareness, building cancer-care capacity, and alleviating unnecessary deaths and suffering caused by the disease.

GO Virtual Salon Series

Wed Oct. 14th 4:00-5:00pm PDT/ 7:00-8:00pm EDT
“Launching a Country’s First-Ever Public Oncology Program: The Global Oncology Experience in Belize”

Join us for a panel discussion with collaborators from the GO-Belize program including Dr. Ramon Yacab, Belize’s first and only medical oncologist

News

October, 2018

Researcher Dr. Ami Bhatt in Conversation with Emmerson Collective: Article

GO Annual Report 2020-21