Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in South Africa.2 With increases in both prevalence and treatment costs, there is a dire need for high-quality, affordable treatment options.3-5
Ovarian Cancer
Treatment of ovarian cancer is multimodal and intensive.6 Given the substantial overall costs and out-of-pocket expenditure required, cost-effective and accessible treatment options are essential.4,6
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the 4th most common cancer in South Africans.2 Cost of care is a barrier to effective treatment so the availability of affordable chemotherapy agents is important.5,7
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and the leading cause of death among South African women.8 Treatment is often inequitable and limited by affordability.8,9 Generic medicines can improve treatment access.8,9
Supportive Care
Optimal supportive care in cancer assists in accurate diagnosis and management and ultimately improves outcomes.10 Sandoz South Africa offers both biosimilar and generic options for supportive care in oncology.1
References:
1. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. Data on File. Sandoz Oncology. Closer to Solutions. 2021
2. Globocan 2020. Population Fact Sheet: South Africa [Online]. Cancer Today. Cited 31 Aug 2021. Available from: http://gco.iarc.fr/today/home
3. FA News. Top Three Cancers in South Africa, Trends and Costs According to Discovery Health Medical Scheme [Online]. Cited 29 Aug 2021. Available from: https://www.fanews.co.za/article/company-news-results/1/discovery/1051/top-three-cancers-in-south-africa-trends-and-costs-according-to-discovery-health-medical-scheme/28240
4. Sartorius K, Sartorius B, Govender PS, et al. The Future Cost of Cancer in South Africa: An Interdisciplinary Cost Management Strategy. S Afr Med J. 2016;106(10):949. doi:10.7196/SAMJ.2016.v106i10.11375
5. Department of Health, Republic of South Africa. National Cancer Strategic Framework for South Africa 2017 – 2022
6. Bercow AS, Chen L, Chatterjee S, et al. Cost of Care For the Initial Management of Ovarian Cancer. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2017;130(6):1269-1275. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000002317
7. Mapanga W, Norris SA, Chen WC, et al. Consensus Study on the Health System and Patient-related Barriers for Lung Cancer Management in South Africa. PLoS ONE. 2021;16(2):e0246716. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0246716
8. Department of Health, Republic of South Africa. Clinical Guidelines for Breast Cancer Control and Management. Apr 2018
9. Lince-Deroche N, van Rensburg C, Masuku S, et al. Breast Cancer in South Africa: Developing an Affordable and Achievable Plan to Improve Detection and Survival. South African Health Review. 2017;2017(1):181-188. doi:10.10520/EJC-c8497946c
10. Berman R, Davies A, Cooksley T, et al. Supportive Care: An Indispensable Component of Modern Oncology. Clinical Oncology. 2020;32(11):781-788. doi:10.1016/j.clon.2020.07.020