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Impact of Sociodemographic Factors on the Time to Initiate Breast Cancer Treatment at a High-Complexity Hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Abstract Introduction Time between cancer diagnosis and the start of treatment is crucial for patient prognosis. In the Brazilian public health system, this interval varies significantly. Access to timely care is shaped by multiple interconnected factors, including service organization, diagnostic processes, and follow-up care. Social aspects, such as ethnicity, level...
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Oncology education in Brazilian medical schools

ABSTRACT Background and Objective: Cancer is expected to be the leading cause of death in Brazil by 2030. This scenario demands that health professionals, especially physicians, should be able to implement primary prevention, early detection and cancer patient support. Despite this unquestionable need, there is a clear gap in Oncology training...