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We sought to examine their views on past, current, and future opportunities to optimize global cancer control.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>METHODS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth, one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with internationally recognized health thought leaders external to the field of cancer using purposive sampling. Interviews took place virtually from 2023 to 2024 and were recorded and transcribed, which were read and coded using thematic analysis with the aim of achieving thematic saturation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twenty-seven individuals were contacted to participate: 18 (67%) responded to the invitation and 16 (59%) agreed to an interview. Six common overarching themes emerged from the interviews and were used to frame the analysis, including (1) Cancer is not well represented on the global health agenda; (2) Despite progress, cancer treatment is perceived to be costly and ineffective; (3) The concerns about treatment cost drive an emphasis on prevention; (4) The complexity of cancer control is a barrier; (5) Science and technology offer immense opportunity; and (6) Investment in cancer must rise to meet the need.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Strong perceptions of cancer-related challenges and opportunities exist among health experts; understanding these opinions is crucial to advance cancer control and care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1200\/go-26-00013","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,13]],"date-time":"2026-08-13T19:59:14Z","timestamp":1786651154000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1200\/crossmark","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Cancer in the Context of Global Health: A Gap in Understanding Among Global Health Leaders"],"prefix":"10.1200","volume":"12","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0555-8754","authenticated-orcid":true,"given":"Rachel M.","family":"Glicksman","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada"},{"name":"Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Eleni","family":"Giannopoulos","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1827-5590","authenticated-orcid":true,"given":"Meredith E.","family":"Giuliani","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada"},{"name":"Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7378-7543","authenticated-orcid":true,"given":"David A.","family":"Jaffray","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Divisions of Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Radiology, MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, TX"},{"name":"TECHNA Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5887-7337","authenticated-orcid":true,"given":"Mary K.","family":"Gospodarowicz","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada"},{"name":"Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"233","reference":[{"key":"e_1_3_5_2_2","first-page":"229","article-title":"Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries","volume":"74","author":"Bray F","year":"2024","unstructured":"Bray F, Laversanne M, Sung H, et al: Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. 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