Cancer-Related Stigma in Malawi: Narratives of Cancer Survivors.
Melissa H WattGita SunejaChifundo Colleta ZimbaKatherine D WestmorelandAgatha K BulaLux CutlerAbhilasha KhatriMatthew S PainschabStephen M KimaniPublished in: JCO global oncology (2023)
The results highlight multifactorial drivers, manifestations, and impacts of cancer-related stigma in Malawi, which may affect success of cancer screening and treatment programs. There is a clear need for multilevel interventions to improve community attitudes toward people with cancer, and to support individuals along the continuum of cancer care.