National Programme for Oncological Diseases: the order nº 8254/2017 of September 21st, deserves more attention and presents as the first step towards solution orientation

Authors

  • Rui Artur Nogueira Médico de família, Assistente Graduado. USF Norton de Matos, ACeS Baixo Mondego – Coimbra. Presidente da Direção da APMGF.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v34i2.12403

Keywords:

Screening, Health promotion, prevention, oncological diseases.

Abstract

NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR ONCOLOGICAL DISEASES: THE ORDER Nº 8254/2017 OF SEPTEMBER 21ST, DESERVES MORE ATTENTION AND PRESENTS AS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS SOLUTION ORIENTATION In recent years, the incidence of oncological disease in our country has been increasing steadily at an annual rate of 3%, just as in most countries in Europe. It is essential to reduce avoidable cancers and late diagnoses. Prevention and early diagnosis are main possible strategies to mitigate the impact of oncological disease in individuals and families.

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Published

2018-04-01

How to Cite

National Programme for Oncological Diseases: the order nº 8254/2017 of September 21st, deserves more attention and presents as the first step towards solution orientation. (2018). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 34(2), 104-9. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v34i2.12403