2023-08-31 18:00:59
According to INEGI, in 2021 tumors caused 90,123 deaths in Mexico.
Currently, it is estimated that there are 1,200 surgical oncologists in the country, of which only 600 are certified.
In 2017, the SOQM was created with the aim of promoting continuous medical updating focused on oncological surgery.
Cancer is on the rise all over the world and, in part, it is due to the current lifestyle. Although chemotherapy is sometimes thought to be the only treatment option for patients, this is actually not the case. Another alternative that is quite old but to date is maintained due to its high efficiency is the Oncologic surgery.
Regarding the national scene, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) mentions that during 2021, one million 122 thousand 249 deaths were registered. Of this figure, 8% was due to malignant tumors (90 thousand 123). While the rate of deaths from this cause increased steadily, going from 6.09 deaths per 10,000 people in 2010 to 7.06 in 2021.
However, to provide care to the specialized population, qualified personnel are required. The problem is that there are very few in our country. To date, it is estimated that there are around 1,200 surgical oncologists in the country, of which only 600 are certified.
For its part, to promote continuous medical updating, in 2017 the Society of Surgical Oncology of Mexico (SOQM). In Greetings we had the opportunity to interview Dr. Martin Granados Garciawho in addition to being a member of this association is also a head and neck surgeon oncologist by the National Institute of Cancerology (INCan).
What is the Society of Surgical Oncology of Mexico?
It is a non-profit society with academic purposes that strives to promote the preparation of surgical oncologists.
How can a specialist join?
It is very simple because the only requirements are to be active as a surgical oncologist and to be certified by the Mexican Council of Oncology. So far, the association is seven years old since it was created and we are about to hold our fifth annual meeting because it was not held for two editions due to the pandemic.
What are the benefits offered by oncological surgery to cancer patients?
There are many, although before it is necessary to carry out a thorough review of each patient to verify if they are a candidate for surgery. In general, this intervention can be inserted at different times of the disease and generates fewer side effects compared to other alternatives such as chemotherapy.
For what types of cancer is oncological surgery recommended?
Specifically, it is recommended for patients with solid tumors, although it is also necessary for the patient to meet some specific requirements. In addition, it is not in conflict with other treatments because two healing methods can even be performed on the same person.
What advice do you offer other doctors in the emotional treatment of cancer patients?
It is very important to design a comprehensive treatment for each patient and it starts from the detection of the tumor. Therefore, all oncologists must be prepared to be able to deliver bad news in a non-aggressive way. The way of speaking and addressing the patient is essential to avoid causing additional emotional discomfort to the physical suffering that he already suffers.
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