Insights & Perspectives
Explore this curated collection of expert commentary and thoughtful discussions exploring important topics in cancer care. From prevention and early detection to treatment innovations, these articles also examine critical challenges in high-quality care worldwide.
Learning Across Borders: Dr. Sheng Yang on Fellowship, Mentorship, and the Future of Oncology
Learning Across Borders: Dr. Sheng Yang on Fellowship, Mentorship, and the Future of Oncology Several years ago, Dr. Sheng Yang…
Political Will and Government Commitment for Cancer Care in Africa
Political will, not just clinical capacity, determines whether cancer care reaches patients. In this expert perspective, Dr. Rose Anorlu examines how government commitment shapes access across Africa, and what Rwanda’s progress reveals about scaling sustainable cancer control through leadership, investment, and long-term prioritization.
Equitable Access Is Not Automatic: What It Takes to Deliver Cancer Care in Africa
Cancer care in Africa isn’t limited by science. It’s limited by delivery. As cases rise, the real challenge is building systems and workforce capacity to turn proven tools into consistent care. This piece explores the delivery gap and why investing in people is essential to achieving equitable access at scale.
IFP Reflections: 10 Years Later
A decade after STO and CSCO launched the International Fellowship Program (IFP), Dr. Jia Wei reflects on how the experience shaped her career, strengthened her leadership, and reinforced why global exchange still matters for oncology and patients.
Reframing HPV in the Exam Room: Communication Strategies That Normalize Prevention
A few words can change an HPV visit. This article shows how presumptive, cancer‑prevention–focused language, “try this/avoid this” phrases, and 60‑second responses to common concerns help clinicians normalize HPV vaccination and screening, and move more patients from hesitation to action.
Screening Is Only the Start: How Patient Navigation Shapes Cancer Equity
Screening Is Only the Start: How Patient Navigation Shapes Cancer Equity When cancer prevention and screening programs succeed, success often…
Why HPV Self-Sampling Is Critical to Cervical Cancer Elimination in 2026
As efforts to eliminate cervical cancer accelerate, attention is shifting from whether screening tools are effective to how they are implemented in routine care. The field is moving beyond a narrative of missed opportunities toward one defined by tangible, scalable solutions.
Understanding Cancer Prevention, Risk Factors, and Early Detection
STO spoke with top oncology experts to understand the complex landscape of cancer prevention. Read their insights on misconceptions about cancer, the roles of lifestyle and genetics in cancer risk, the importance of early detection, and strategies to improve healthcare access.
Preventing Cervical Cancer: The Power of Awareness and Action
Professor Abubakar Bello, a leading Clinical and Radiation Oncologist, offers his expert insights on advancing cervical cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the power of research, technology, and global collaboration to close critical gaps in prevention and treatment.
Understanding the Cervical Cancer Crisis
Professor Lola Adeyemi, a physician and health equity advocate, is transforming preventive healthcare in Nigeria with groundbreaking approaches. She discusses effective strategies to bridge gaps in cervical cancer care and stresses the importance of empowering individuals and communities to take control of their health.