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Lung cancer in Brazil
Luiz Henrique Araujo1,2, Clarissa Baldotto1,2, Gilberto de Castro3,4
1. Instituto Nacional de Câncer José Alencar Gomes da Silva - INCA - Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Brasil.
Abstract:
Lung cancer is one of the most incident types of cancer and a leading cause of cancer mortality in Brazil. We reviewed the current status of lung cancer by searching relevant data on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in the country. This review highlights several issues that need to be addressed, including smoking control, patient lack of awareness, late diagnosis, and disparities in the access to cancer health care facilities in Brazil. We propose strategies to help overcome these limitations and challenge health care providers, as well as the society and governmental representatives, to work together and to take a step forward in fighting lung cancer.
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