Aim To provide a comprehensive overview of breast cancer in Colombia. Methods Data on
breast cancer in Colombia are scarce. We present incidence data from population-based …

In this special issue dedicated to cancer, Colombia Medica discloses an analysis of the
cancer situation in Colombia and Ecuador. The analysis is based on the data collected and …

Background: Despite our awareness of the significant effect of Social Determinant of Health
(SDoH) such as Socio Economic Status (SES), income and education on breast cancer …

Abstract BROME BOHORQUEZ, Mary Ruth; MONTOYA RESTREPO, Diego Mauricio and
AMELL, Liseth. Cancer incidence and mortality in Medellin-Colombia, 2010-2014. Colomb …

The incidence of cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is increasing yearly and
is expected to reach 2.4 million new cases by 2040, with a more pronounced effect in …

Introduction Colorectal cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm of the
gastrointestinal tract. Its incidence and mortality vary markedly at a global level. Assessing …

Objective We estimated the cutaneous melanoma (CM) incidence, mortality, and survival in
Manizales, Colombia to establish predictors for survival. Methods This analytical cohort …

Objective: To determine 5-year survival in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) according to
patient and tumor characteristics. Methods: Longitudinal study based on incident cases of …

Objetivo: determinar la existencia de inequidades de acceso al diagnóstico y tratamiento del
cáncer de mama en mujeres de Colombia y describir los principales factores de riesgo …

Cancer survivorship care in Colombia is of increasing importance. International survivorship
initiatives and studies show that continuing symptoms, psychological distress, and late …