CANCER IN BRAZIL​
New cases of cancer in Brazil between 2023 and 2025​
704,000
Source: National Cancer Institute - INCA, 2022​
Cancer:
More than 200 diseases, with vague and non-specific signs and symptoms, which overlap with other less serious conditions.​
Causes 1 in 6 deaths worldwide.
In Brazil, the mortality rate is 94.7 for every 100 thousand inhabitants.​
Importance of early diagnosis: greater chance of cure and quality of life for the patient.​
It is essential to reduce delays and barriers to accessing specialized and updated information for healthcare professionals, in order to offer patients appropriate treatment in a timely manner.​
A CRUEL ASYMMETRY​
Doctors by Region​
North: 4.6%​
Northeast: 18.4%
Southeast: 53.2%​
Midwest: 8.5%​
South: 15.3%​
Brazilian population: 203 million​
Doctors in 2022: 562,229
Specialists in clinical oncology: 0.9% of the total​
Specialists in Oncological Surgery: 0.3% of the total​
Public Oncology Services (SUS)​
Approximate geographic distribution​
359 public units and assistance centers qualified for cancer treatment (Unacon, Cacon and General Hospitals).​