Nov 26, 2024
As a large country, economic disparities persist as a public health issue in Brazil, with 70% of the population depending on the public health system. According to Dr. Theodora Karnakis, the aging population of patients with cancer is expected to result in a 61% increase of new cancer cases between 2020 and 2040. The type of care received depends heavily on where patients are located, due to the varying allocation of services. Dr. Karnakis emphasized equitable access to high-quality care, thorough cancer prevention efforts, and patient education as priorities in her country.
Guest:
Theodora Karnakis, PhD
Coordinator of Oncogeriatrics
Cancer Institute of the State of São Paulo-ICESP/FMUSP
Coordinator of Oncogeriatrics
Hospital SírioLibanês
São Paulo, Brazil
Quote:
“It’s very interesting to recognize that in each part of the world, [our situations are different, yet the same]. It’s difficult to imagine that our reality is the same in other countries...but at the same time, we learn a lot and find ideas to propose in our country.”
Read more global perspectives from the international panelists
who spoke at the October ACCC
41st National Oncology Conference in this
ACCCBuzz blog.
Additional Resources:
Quality Improvement Officers: Key Members of the Multidisciplinary
Cancer Care Team –
Oncology Issues
Patient Navigation Services Promote Equitable Access to
High-Quality Care
Tailoring Education for the Oncology Patient – Oncology
Issues
ABC’s of Health Disparities
Reimbursement Changes Seek to Reduce Disparities in Access to
Cancer Care