Sister partnership to overcome the global burden of cancer

Abstract Emerging countries are currently facing an increasing burden of cancer while they do not have adequate prevention, monitoring and research capabilities to tackle the disease. Cancer outcomes are influenced by several factors, including different cancer patterns, national cancer screening guidelines, current stage of disease and access to quality care and treatments. Discrepancies in cancer care between emerging and developed countries requires actions to achieve global health equity. The process of pioneering a sister relationship in oncology field can thwart the global burden of cancer. The objective of such cooperation programs should include research and training programs, evidence-based oncology practice and quality cancer. Building global connections will therefore be the novel approach to addressing the global burden of cancer.