Sponsored session - Powering equity in cancer care through digital health
Room 9 (level +2)
Sponsored session
Information
Session organised by Bristol Myers Squibb
Chaired by Estelle Vester-Blockland, Bristol Myers Squibb (United States)
Presentations:1. Panellist input - Dan Milner, Access to Oncology Medicines (UICC) (Switzerland)
2. Panellist input - Danny Burke, eCancer (United Kingdom)
3. Panellist input - Pat Garcia-Gonzalez, The Max Foundation (United States)
4. Panellist input - Sanjeev Arora, ECHO Institute at the University of New Mexico (United States)
Theme
4. Cancer treatment and palliative care
Objectives
This session will explore how low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can harness digital technologies to improve cancer care – from training of healthcare professionals - to diagnosis and care delivery. The panel of esteemed cancer experts will discuss the challenges with integrating digital technologies in cancer care, such as regulatory barriers, lack of infrastructure, and acceptance by healthcare professionals and patients. During the discussion, the panel and the participants will also explore solutions, including possible policy actions that governments can take to overcome these barriers, unlock the power of digital technologies, and ultimately, expand equitable access to high-quality cancer care for all.
