Rethinking cancer care: new global report calls for a shift to person-centred, efficient approaches

The Health Policy Partnership (HPP) has developed a report, case study compendium and infographic with All.Can International, urging governments to champion a person-centered and efficient approach to cancer care.

Cancer is placing an increasing strain on both individuals and health systems. New diagnoses are projected to rise by 77% between 2022 and 2050, intensifying pressure on already stretched resources and workforce capacity. Incremental change will not be enough – health leaders and policymakers must rethink how care is delivered.

Person-centred cancer care offers a practical way forward. By aligning care more closely with the needs, preferences and values of people with cancer, it is possible to improve outcomes and experiences while also reducing inefficiencies, such as unnecessary and unwanted procedures.

The report sets out priority areas for action along the care pathway, providing a roadmap for policymakers and health system leaders.

It is accompanied by an infographic summarising the key messages, and a case study compendium, which showcases real-world examples of best practice from around the globe.

Together, these materials highlight how more person-centred approaches to cancer care can be implemented in diverse health system contexts, drawing on examples from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Sweden, the Philippines, the UK and the US.

These resources aim to support more coordinated and ambitious policy action to make person-centred cancer care a priority for health systems globally. 

For more information, visit the project page.