RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Medical Researchers Champion Enhanced Cancer Care I n a rousing call to action, two UWI Cave Hill-based
T he urgency behind the titled Cancer in Barbados Report 2022 . Dr. Greaves, a clinician-researcher and Co- Chair of the colorectal working group for the African-Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) , emphasises the necessity of health education initiatives focusing on the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. She urges clinicians to proactively educate their clients about available minimally invasive screening tests, such as the FIT (faecal immunochemical test) and M2-PK kits, even in the absence of symptoms. Dr. Alexis, a haematologist/ oncologist and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Haematology, expresses her concern regarding the increasing trend in breast cancer deaths, particularly in light of the global decrease in such fatalities. She clinicians’ advocacy stems from a recent report released by the Barbados National Registry (BNR) attributes this concerning trend to the financial challenges faced by cancer patients without insurance, hindering their ability to undergo necessary investigations and treatments.
medical researchers are raising awareness about the escalating challenges surrounding cancer care in developing states. As advocates for improved education, early detection, and accessible treatment options, Dr. Natalie Greaves and Dr. Cheryl Alexis are shedding light on critical issues that demand urgent attention.
Dr. Cheryl Alexis Senior Lecturer in Clinical Haematology
Dr. Natalie S. Greaves Lecturer in Public Health Programme Coordinator, MPhil/PhD in Public Health and Epidemiology
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