Fixing the Broken Link Between Patients and Cancer Care in Developing Countries: Dr. Emad Shash
In this episode of Global Health Impact by OncoDaily, Dr. Gvantsa Khisanishvili speaks with Dr. Emad Shash, Director of the Breast Cancer Comprehensive Center at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, about tackling misinformation and improving patient outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The conversation explores how misinformation continues to impact early detection and treatment adherence, and how innovative, low-cost solutions can transform patient engagement and care delivery. Dr. Shash shares practical insights from his work, including the use of culturally adapted audio-visual education tools and the implementation of patient navigation systems that streamline complex care pathways.
The discussion covered:
Innovative tools in patient cancer education in low-resource settings, building on the paper “From Misinformation to Meaningful Engagement: A Methodological Framework for Audiovisual Cancer Education in Low-Resource Settings.”
Integrating patient navigation into routine clinical care in low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on practical implementation and real-world impact.
This episode highlights how smarter use of existing resources, strong teamwork, and cross-sector collaboration can significantly improve cancer care delivery – even in resource-constrained settings. It also looks ahead at how digital innovation and AI may further enhance patient-centered care globally.