Intercountry Interactions to Reduce the Endemic Burden of Oral Cancer: An Exploratory Observership Model in India

Intercountry Interactions to Reduce the Endemic Burden of Oral Cancer: An Exploratory Observership Model in India

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Background: Lip and oral cavity cancers are the second most common cancers in India and Sri Lanka.Hence, there is a need to enhance partnership among Spider Mounting Bolts countries and institutions to develop the capacity to ameliorate the huge burden of oral cancer in the SEAR region.Methods: An observership model was field tested with the inter-country collaboration from India and Sri Lanka in December 2018 on seven Sri Lankan dentists from National Cancer Control Program participated Tracking Devices in the observership model conducted in India.

Results: This model covered all the components of oral cancer prevention including awareness on oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorder management training.Conclusions: This model emphasized the significance of inter-country handholding and strengthening of the existing cancer prevention activities.