Studies of the National Cancer Institute (Inca) reported a high incidence of cervical cancer in Northern Brazil, whose mortality is much higher than in other regions like the Southeast. "The North has a mortality rate 2.5% higher than in the rest of the country," said Ana Ramalho, division manager of network support for cancer care of the Inca.
Therefore, the region was considered as a priority in controlling the disease. "We want to make the prevention, early diagnosis to prevent more cases of cancer of the cervix," said Helio Franco, Secretary State Health, during the "First Meeting of Leaders of the Movement of Women for the Control of Cervical Cancer in the Northern Region, which began yesterday in Bethlehem
According to the Inca, cancer of the cervix is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women in Brazil. It is the second most common tumor in women, second only to breast cancer. "This exchange of experiences is very important to creating a solid basis for formulating an action agenda. If those actions are effective we will achieve low levels of mortality over the next ten years. " Among
the causes for the high mortality rate, the manager points out the difficulty in primary care. "The region is more difficult for primary care. It is necessary to improve coverage, laboratories and access to treatment. " (Diário do Pará)
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