Russian scientists have invented a new software program using supercomputers that can identify lung cancer nodules from CT images significantly reducing the diagnosis of the disease to within a few seconds. … [Read more...]
Cervical cancer is 3rd most common cancer among women in Latin America and the Caribbean
In commemoration of World Cancer Day, on February 4, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is striving to accelerate prevention and control efforts to create a future without cervical cancer, which is the third most common cancer among women in Latin America and the Caribbean, but one that can be prevented. … [Read more...]
New Cancer Registry Established In Jamaica
According to the National Cancer Institute, 'a cancer registry is an information system designed for the collection, storage, and management of data on persons with cancer', and now Jamaica has launched its own registry with technical support and training coming from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). … [Read more...]
Jamaica Opens Second Cancer Radiation Treatment Center
Cancer care delivery in the public health system has been further boosted with the opening of Jamaica’s second National Cancer Treatment Centre located at the St Joseph's Hospital compound in Kingston. The Kingston centre’s opening comes at a cost of US$15-million and just over a year after a similar facility, commenced operations at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay. The centre, … [Read more...]