Les Mery

TL;DR: A general framework for cancer surveillance is proposed that permits monitoring the core components of cancer control and communalities in approaches to the surveillance of other major NCDs as well as communicable diseases are examined.

TL;DR: Several of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the Caribbean can be reduced through primary and secondary preventions, including prevention of exposure to risk factors, screening, early detection, and timely and effective treatment.

TL;DR: Based on their experience acquired at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in global cancer surveillance, this article reviewed crucial aspects to consider in the development of childhood cancer registration and presented their vision on how the Global Initiative for Cancer Registry Development can accelerate the measurement of the outcome of children with cancer.

TL;DR: The results suggest that cancer registration involve substantial fixed costs and labor, and that partnership with other institutions is critical for the operation and sustainability of cancer registries in limited resource settings.

TL;DR: Key elements for improving cancer surveillance in the region are outlined, including 1) involvement of local stakeholders and experts, 2) integration of cancer registries into existing surveillance systems, 3) improvement in data availability and quality, 4) enhanced communication and dissemination, and 5) better linkages between cancer Registries and cancer planning and cancer research.