BETWEEN TUMOR BIOLOGY AND THE COMPLEXITY OF LIFE: INTERDISCIPLINARITY, TECHNOLOGY, SUBJECTIVITY, AND EQUITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONCOLOGICAL CARE
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Equity, Interdisciplinarity, Oncology, Subjectivity, TechnologyAbstract
Cancer is a complex phenomenon that extends beyond the strictly biological dimension and encompasses systemic processes, subjective experiences, interdisciplinary relationships, emerging technologies, and inequalities in access to care. This study aimed to analyze the interconnections among tumor biology, interdisciplinarity, technology, subjectivity, and equity in the construction of contemporary oncology care. The study is justified by the need to understand how scientific and technological advances can be integrated into person-centered care practices without disregarding social differences and individual needs. This integrative literature review was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Latindex, the CAPES Journals Portal, and the Virtual Health Library and considered publications from 2021 to 2026 in Portuguese and English. Oncology studies addressing interdisciplinarity, technologies, artificial intelligence, subjectivity, humanization, or equity were included. The findings demonstrated a transition from predominantly biologicist models toward systemic and integrative perspectives. Artificial intelligence showed potential to support diagnosis, prognosis, treatment personalization, and decision-making, although challenges persist regarding data quality, bias, validation, safety, and governance. It is concluded that oncology care requires the integration of technological innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, recognition of subjectivity, and a commitment to equity, while preserving the centrality of the person in the care process.
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