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Gaceta mexicana de oncología
On-line version ISSN 2565-005XPrint version ISSN 1665-9201
Abstract
CETINA-PEREZ, Lucely et al. Resources and management for cervical cancer care are insufficient in public hospitals in Mexico. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2023, vol.22, n.4, pp.171-180. Epub Feb 20, 2024. ISSN 2565-005X. https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.23000144.
Background:
Information on the resources available for treating cervical cancer (CC) in the Mexican health-care system is unavailable.
Objective:
To describe the resources available to treat CC in Mexican public institutions.
Methods:
A survey was applied to members from Mexican Societies of Oncology and Radio-oncology.
Results:
Five hundred and six surveys were analyzed, identifying the following: to diagnose, 96.2% of institutions had computed tomography. The time between diagnosis of CC and treatment was frequently 5-8 weeks. Sixty percentages of institutions had access to radiotherapy. Most institutions had pathology and psychology services, and few had nutrition and algology. Most specialists chose open surgery to treat early-stage CC. Treatment for locally advanced stages was concomitant chemoradiation. Very few specialists had access to vinorelbine, topotecan, and bevacizumab. Up to 20% of patients abandon their treatment.
Conclusion:
The resources and infrastructure for the care and treatment of CC patients are limited in the Mexican health-care system.
Keywords : Cervical cancer; Survey; Health care; Resources; Public hospitals; Access to cancer treatment.
