Five new papers highlight cancer inequities, challenges and opportunities in South Asia.

A series of five papers published in The Lancet Oncology by a University of Pittsburgh-led international team highlights critical public health challenges related to cancer control in South Asian countries and the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh. The papers emphasize disparities in cancer outcomes and call for culturally sensitive approaches to improve prevention, screening, detection, and treatment in the region. The research underscores the need for comprehensive, coordinated efforts to address barriers such as late-stage diagnoses, limited access to treatments, and a shortage of trained oncology professionals in South Asia. [Extracted from the article]