A sweeping analysis published in The Lancet Oncology has highlighted a looming challenge for cancer care worldwide. Researchers project that the global cancer workforce could face a shortfall of nearly 100 million professionals by 2050, just as cancer incidence is expected to rise by 21%, with low- and middle-income countries carrying much of the burden. According to the report, nurses and diagnostic specialists are expected to account for the largest workforce deficits.
The projected shortage includes approximately 65 million nurses and 16 million radiology and pathology professionals, with Africa and Asia likely to experience the most significant gaps. The findings come from a series of studies examining how workforce expansion could influence cancer outcomes across 55 countries. Researchers estimated that a comprehensive scale-up of the cancer workforce could reduce cancer mortality…
