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    MS 04 - Joint IASLC/GLCC Session Current Issues in Lung Cancer Advocacy (ID 526)

    • Event: WCLC 2017
    • Type: Mini Symposium
    • Track: Patient Advocacy
    • Presentations: 1
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      MS 04.03 - Accessing New Lung Cancer Therapies - Challenges & Experience in Latin America (ID 7655)

      11:30 - 11:45  |  Presenting Author(s): Mirna Patricia Mondragon

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      Abstract:
      Regarding the main disadvantages to access: 1. Where there are structural factors that grant the right and Promote coverage, bureaucratic issues arise that Complicate access. 2. There is in general an underutilization of the available public resource, for lack of information. 3. Many patients who depend on public coverage lack of an education from which they can empower themselves situation. Many times they lack the knowledge and Tools to expand their options. 4. The delay or inefficient response by the public coverage remains, even increases, or extent a claim made by patients and their relatives. 5. Delays both in the delivery of medicines and in obtaining shifts, in order to conduct a study. Problems of transfers, Great distances to treatment centers. Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Chile to mention some examples in Latin America we have very fragmented health systems, little or no budget for avant-garde treatments like Immunotherapy or targeted therapies. Lung Cancer patients often do not know their rights, they do not empower themselves and require the inclusion of these therapies. While efforts have been made to tighten anti-smoking laws, there is a long way to go and educate to create awareness.

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