Examining the Landscape of Prognostic Factors and Clinical Outcomes for Cancer Control.

ABSTRACT: Prognostic factors have important utility in various aspects of cancer surveillance, including research, patient care, and cancer control programmes. Nevertheless, there is heterogeneity in the collection of prognostic factors and outcomes data globally. This study aimed to investigate perspectives on the utility and application of prognostic factors and clinical outcomes in cancer control programmes. A qualitative phenomenology approach using expert interviews was taken to derive a rich description of the current state and future outlook of cancer prognostic factors and clinical outcomes. Individuals with expertise in this work and from various regions and institutions were invited to take part in one-on-one semi-structured interviews. Four areas related to infrastructure and funding chal

SUBMITTER: Giuliani ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8699872 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature