Castile-La Mancha is lung cancer screeningis a new early detection tool that adds to the already integrated breast, cervical, and colon screening. This was announced this Friday by the First Vice President of Local Government. … José Luis Martínez Guijarro during the opening of the 3rd Regional Conference on Cancer Patients and Families at the Paleontological Museum of Castilla-La Mancha in Cuenca.
Martínez Guijarro said that this new screening Currently undergoing pilot testing in Albacetehighlighting the relevance of enhancing early detection of the disease, which remains one of the leading causes of mortality. The Vice President used this opportunity to appeal to the nation and emphasize the importance of participation in existing programs. 80% of invited women have undergone breast cancer screening, 68% have undergone cervical cancer screening, and 37% have undergone colon cancer screening..
In his speech, Martínez Guijarro detailed that the regional administration has invested more than 800 million euros in the innovation of medical technology over the past 10 years. Acquires 272 devices aimed at improving cancer diagnosis and treatmentr. This initiative has taken Castilla-La Mancha “from being last in Spain in 2015 to being among the top three in the country for innovation.”
The Vice President recalled that this strategy began at the beginning of the Emiliano García Page government and had the following objectives: Providing unique nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and radiation protection services to every stateguaranteed by the public system. “This incorporation was done as a service of our own because we had made it clear that we could not rely on the decisions of any company’s board of directors in anything related to oncology treatment,” he claimed.
Regarding the implementation of oncology radiotherapy services at the new Cuenca University Hospital, Martínez Guijarro explained: Calibration of the accelerator was completed this week. “This morning we started installing the software on the machines. Once the installation is complete, we will have to wait for a certificate from the Nuclear Safety Commission.” That will allow the service to be operational in early 2026.
The Vice President recalled: Almost 40% of daily health activities in the region are related to cancer detection and treatment.from diagnostic tests to hospitalization, surgical intervention and subsequent follow-up.
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Martínez Guijarro reiterated the local government’s gratitude to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Cuenca for its support to patients and families. He particularly emphasized that Coordination between the board and the association to clarify the means of transportation For patients from the Cuenca Health Region who are currently being treated in Albacete.
Approximately 350 people, including patients and families, will gather for the 3rd Annual Cancer Patients and Families Community Conferenceshare testimonies, present treatment options, and reflect on ways to approach care and overcome obstacles suggested by the diagnosis. “This battle will not be fought alone,” he stressed during the meeting.
The Mayor of Cuenca also attended the opening ceremony of the Congress. Dario Dolts;Representative of the Board of Directors of Cuenca; maria angeles lopez;Health representative; Jose Maria Pastor;Managing Director of GAI in Cuenca; Jose Antonio Ballesteros;Deputy of the Department of Social Services; Eva Garcia; and Lieutenant Colonel of the Civil Guard, Maria Jesus Pascualamong other representatives of institutions.
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