Introduction: Palliative care is a comprehensive approach aimed at actively caring for individuals suffering from serious illnesses, such as cancer, to ensure quality of life from early identification to end-of-life stages. Given that cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, there is an increasing need for the provision of palliative care. This study aims to demonstrate the necessity for the implementation and expansion of public policies focused on oncological palliative care. Objectives: To highlight the importance of integrating palliative care into public health policies to improve the quality of life for cancer patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study utilizing public data from the National Cancer Institute (INCA) for the years 2023-2025 at the national level. As the data does not identify subjects, ethical approval was not required. Additionally, a narrative review was conducted using bibliographic research from Scielo and PubMed databases over the past five years. Results: It is estimated that Brazil will experience 704,000 new cancer cases between 2023 and 2025. As cancer poses a significant public health issue, the adoption of intensive comfort care that promotes quality end-of-life experiences is imperative, considering the human right to comprehensive assistance. Palliative care should be integrated across all levels of the Unified Health System (SUS). However, challenges such as a biomedical model focused on therapeutic obstinacy, difficulties in early diagnosis, lack of palliative care protocols, and insufficient specialized teams hinder effective care delivery. This scenario demands more qualified responses from Brazilian health policies, yet a specific policy for organizing and providing such care across assistance levels is still lacking, leading to fragmented care and disrupted comprehensive follow-up. Conclusion: The number of individuals affected by cancer is increasing. Despite advancements to date, an effective change in the current fragmented health model is necessary. This includes ensuring healthcare professionals receive training from undergraduate education through to professional practice, establishing partnerships with other countries for technical-scientific support, and promoting public dissemination and discussion on the importance of the topic. Therefore, there is an urgent need to expand public policies focused on palliative care that enhance care quality and dignity in the final stages of life.
Keywords: “Cancer; Palliative Care”; “Public Health Policy”; “Quality of Life”; “End-of-Life Care”.
It is with great enthusiasm that we present the Annals of the Oncology International Symposium 2025, an event that continues to solidify its significance in the oncology landscape of northern Brazil. Held in Belém, Pará, Oncology 2025 centered around the theme "The cancer control challenge: better knowing it to best facing it," dedicating itself to exploring the latest frontiers in cancer treatment and prevention.
This year, the symposium provided a deep dive into the essential role of knowledge in the fight against cancer, presenting new perspectives and scientific advancements across various areas of oncology. Renowned global experts gathered to share their most recent research and innovative approaches, offering participants a comprehensive view of the challenges faced by healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.
Presentations and discussions during the event focused on critical topics such as the use of new technologies, advancements in personalized therapies, and more effective prevention strategies. Additionally, particular attention was given to the unique challenges faced by the Amazon region, with efforts aimed at developing region-specific solutions to meet local needs.
Beyond being a high-caliber academic event, Oncology 2025 stood out as a moment for integration and professional networking, with the warm hospitality of the city of Belém offering participants a unique experience. This event became a platform for exchanging ideas, where science, culture, and humanity came together in pursuit of a common goal: to improve cancer control both in Brazil and globally.
This collection of abstracts and articles presented during the event reflects the ongoing dedication to research and the development of innovative solutions, highlighting the importance of collaboration and shared knowledge in the fight against cancer.
General Submission Guidelines:
The presenting author, who does not have to be the first author, must be registered for Oncology 2025.
Each abstract may have up to 10 authors, including the main author and co-authors.
Only original, unpublished work will be accepted.
Submissions must be related to oncology. However, project descriptions, work proposals, experience reports, and literature reviews will not be considered.
Clinical case reports are allowed, provided the abstract addresses scientific questions, details clinical observations, and includes primary scientific data.
The abstract must be written in English, but presentations may be given in Portuguese.
Abstracts must be between 300 and 500 words.
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See Annals of Oncology 2023 at:
https://www.even3.com.br/anais/oncology-2023-international-symposium/
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