Radiation Oncology Training in the Philippines: Bridging Gaps for Improved Cancer Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Luisa E JacominaRyan Anthony F AgasMaria Teresa Julieta U BenedictoGaudencio P VegaArnold C PaulinoMichael Benedict A MejiaPublished in: JCO global oncology (2024)
Program expansions are warranted to meet the projected demand for ROs in the Philippines, but training programs must first improve key aspects of staffing, technology, clinical education, and research. Addressing training challenges related to resource limitations necessitates local and international collaborations with higher-capacity centers to bridge gaps for continued quality improvement with the aim of ultimately delivering better overall cancer care.