Cancer in My Community

July 6, 2023 · Karina Senyase Zamarripa Martinez, MD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Karina Senyase Zamarripa Martinez describes what cancer is like for children in Mexico, including what drew her to pediatric oncology, the challenges patients face in receiving timely care, and local resources available for support. Read More >>
June 8, 2023 · Jazmin Servin, MD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Jazmin Servin discusses what childhood cancer is like in Paraguay, including why she chose a career in pediatric oncology, the barriers that exist to caring for children with cancer in Paraguay, and how families can get support. Read More >>
May 23, 2023 · Vahur Valvere, MD, PhD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Vahur Valvere describes what cancer is like in Estonia, including which cancers are most common, the importance of screening in the country, and local resources available for support. Read More >>
May 9, 2023 · Antonio Cassio Assis Pellizzon, MD, MsC, PhD
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Antonio Cassio Assis Pellizzon discusses what cancer care is like in Brazil, including why he cares for people with cancer, how most people access cancer care in Brazil, and local resources available for patients. Read More >>
February 21, 2023 · Dingle Spence, MBBS, Dip. Pall. Med, FRCR
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Dingle Spence shares what cancer is like in Jamaica, including why she became an oncologist, how cancer care is accessed in Jamaica, the expansion of palliative care in the country, and local resources for people with cancer. Read More >>

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