Esophageal Cancer in Africa: Relevance for ASGE Members (On-Demand)

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In this webinar, titled "Esophageal Cancer in Africa: Relevance for ASGE Members," several experts in the field discuss the problem of esophageal cancer in Africa and the efforts to address it. The webinar starts with an introduction to the ASG Global Spotlight series, which aims to provide webinars featuring global experts in their field to a global audience. The focus of this webinar is on esophageal cancer in East Africa, specifically squamous cell esophageal cancer. The presenters discuss the challenges and barriers to addressing esophageal cancer in Africa, such as limited endoscopy capacity and access to affordable stents. They also highlight the importance of education and training in addressing the problem, and showcase efforts to provide remote endoscopy teaching and learning opportunities. The webinar also addresses the relevance of gender in esophageal cancer, noting that there may be differences in incidence and exposures between genders. The presenters emphasize the need for collaboration and partnerships to address the challenges of esophageal cancer in Africa, and share information about ongoing initiatives such as the AFREC Stent Access Initiative and the AFREC Stent Registry. Overall, the webinar provides an overview of the problem of esophageal cancer in Africa, highlights the efforts to address it, and emphasizes the importance of education, training, and collaboration in tackling this issue.

Keywords

Esophageal Cancer

Africa

ASGE Members

Webinar

Squamous Cell Esophageal Cancer

Challenges

Endoscopy Capacity

Affordable Stents

Education

Gender

Collaboration