An Overview of the current state of cancer diagnosis and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa

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Narrative review highlights systemic challenges in cancer diagnosis and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating urgent needs for improvement.

Late-stage diagnosis is common in over 70% of cancer cases in sub-Saharan Africa, as screening and referral processes are often insufficient.
Inadequate radiotherapy infrastructure affects 24.4% of the population, with many lacking access to essential treatment facilities.
A narrative review of literature provided insights into diagnostic practices, treatment capacity, and national health initiatives aimed at addressing these issues.
Strengthening cancer registries and workforce training is critical to overcoming systemic inequities in cancer care across the region.

EO et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Narrative review highlights systemic challenges in cancer diagnosis and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating urgent needs for improvement.