Esophageal Cancer in Somalia: Burden and Outcomes From a Multicenter Observational Study in Mogadishu

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Authors

Jamal Rasidi Saman · Benadir University

Abdikarim Ibrahim Ali · Mogadishu University

Hamdi Mohamed Isse · Mogadishu University

Saleh Abdulkadir Saeed Al-Duais · University of Somalia

Abdullahi Hadi · African Conservation Centre

Abdullahi Abdel-Tawab Jama · Somali National University

Shafie Adan Dirir

Abstract

To our knowledge, this first multicenter study from Somalia reveals late-stage presentation, severe staging and treatment gaps, and poor survival. Strengthening diagnostic infrastructure, multidisciplinary care, and cancer registry systems is urgently needed to improve EC outcomes in Somalia.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: JCO Global Oncology

Volume 12, Issue 3, pp. e2500506-e2500506

DOI: 10.1200/go-25-00506

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