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Strong trust in oncologists and established survivor-clinician relationships motivated continued follow-up at the cancer center for some participants. Others supported district hospital\u2013based follow-up, citing reduced travel distance, lower financial burden, and improved accessibility, particularly during emergencies. However, limited confidence in district-level cancer expertise and diagnostic capacity emerged as major concerns. Clinicians acknowledged the feasibility of district-based survivorship care for stable patients but emphasized the need for structured training, standardized follow-up protocols, and clear referral pathways to ensure patient safety and care quality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cervical cancer survivors and clinicians in Rwanda hold nuanced perspectives on decentralizing cervical cancer survivorship care. 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