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This was a plenary presentation for MASCC/ISOO Supportive Care in Cancer, June 24–26, 2010, Vancouver entitled “The Importance of International Communication in Optimizing Cancer Care”.

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Sutcliffe, S.B. Cancer control—a global challenge requiring collaborative solutions. Support Care Cancer 19, 577–581 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-011-1098-8

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