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Choosing Wisely in oncology in Latin America: what SLACOM does not recommend in the care of cancer patients in Latin America

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Ismael, J, Esandi, E, Arroyo, G, Becerra, S, Bejarano, S, Castro, C, Enrique, C, Gauna, C, Gutiérrez-Delgado, F, Deza, EG, Kopitowsky, K, Lewi, D, Muller, B, Murillo, R, Pomata, A, Puyol, J, Quintanilla, G, Rompato, S, Santini, L, Vidaurre, T, Solano, A, Cazap, E

Publicado 2024

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Choosing Wisely is an initiative by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and ABIM Foundation to deter unnecessary medical treatments and procedures. Faced with the burden of modern technologies and treatments, it is crucial to identify practices lacking value in daily care. The Latin American and Caribbean Society (SLACOM), comprising cancer control experts, deems it vital to tailor this initiative for enhancing cancer care in the region. Through a modified DELPHI methodology involving two rounds of electronic questionnaires and a hybrid meeting to discuss key points of contention, ten essential recommendations were identified and prioritised to avoid harmful oncology procedures in our region. These consensus-based recommendations, contextualised for Latin America, have been compiled and shared to benefit patients. The Scientific Committee, consisting of prominent oncologists a...

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Perspectives on Strengthening Cancer Research and Control in Latin America Through Partnerships and Diplomacy: Experience of the National Cancer Institute's Center for Global...

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Frech, S, Muha, CA, Stevens, LM, Trimble, EL, Brew, R, Perin, DP, Luciani, S, Mohar, A, Piñeros, M, Vidaurre, T, Morgan, DR, Hawk, ET, Schmeler, KM, Foxhall, LE, Rabadan-Diehl, C, Duran, D, Rendler-Garcia, M, Cazap, EL, Santini, L, Zoss, W, Delgado, LB, Pearlman, PC, Given, L, Hohman, K, Lopez, MS, Kostelecky, B

Publicado 2018

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According to the Pan American Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, are the leading causes of preventable and premature death in the Americas. Governments and health care systems in Latin America face numerous challenges as a result of increasing morbidity and mortality from cancer. Multiple international organizations have recognized the need for collaborative action on and technical support for cancer research and control in Latin America. The Center for Global Health at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI-CGH) is one entity among many that are working in the region and has sought to develop a strategy for working in Latin America that draws on and expands the collaborative potential of engaged, skilled, and diverse partners. NCI-CGH has worked toward developing and implementing initiatives in collaboration with global partners that share the common objecti...