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Deciphering the Complex Environment of Gender Barriers in Cancer Treatment

Authors(6) :-Mitushi Singh, Sunita Gangwar, Sandhya Punetha, Priyesh Kumar Singh, Sonali Gupta, Gorika Tomar

This review explores the complex and diverse terrain of gender disparities in the field of cancer therapy. Understanding the importance of fair healthcare, this in-depth evaluation investigates the numerous elements of gender discrepancies, shining into focus their origins, expressions, and repercussions in the framework of cancer care. We weave our way through the differences in diagnosis of cancer, treatment options, and survivor experiences that people with different genders encounter, drawing on a wide range of academic papers, clinical research, and socio-cultural assessments. The impact of institutional biases, healthcare regulations, and societal norms on the continuation of these variations are examined as well in this research. It also fills in the holes in the literature and suggests directions for future study to break down barriers related to gender to make sure an improved and all-inclusive strategy for chemotherapy for cancer. By conducting this investigation, the study hopes to further the current conversation about advocating gender-responsive healthcare practices, which would eventually lead to better results and a higher standard of living for patients with cancer.

Authors and Affiliations

Mitushi Singh
Assistant Professor, BIU University (Bareilly), Uttar Pradesh, India
Sunita Gangwar
Assistant Professor, BIU University (Bareilly), Uttar Pradesh, India
Sandhya Punetha
PhD Scholar, Mahatama Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (Bareilly) , Uttar Pradesh, India
Priyesh Kumar Singh
PhD Scholar, Mahatama Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (Bareilly) , Uttar Pradesh, India
Sonali Gupta
Assistant Professor, BIU University (Bareilly), Uttar Pradesh, India
Gorika Tomar
Assistant Professor, Dev Bhumi Uttarakhand University (Dehradun), Uttarakhand, India

Cancer, Gender, Healthcare, Barriers, Inclusive strategy, Cancer treatment

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Mitushi Singh, Sunita Gangwar, Sandhya Punetha, Priyesh Kumar Singh, Sonali Gupta, Gorika Tomar, " Deciphering the Complex Environment of Gender Barriers in Cancer Treatment", International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Volume 11, Issue 1, pp.135-149, January-February-2024. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST52411115    
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