The andalusian comprehensive cancer plan 2002-2006 : Andalusian Public Health System

Abstract

El cáncer es la segunda causa de muerte en Andalucía. Este plan se plantea como un instrumento que permita una mejora en el abordaje de las fases de la historia natural del cáncer a través de una estrategia global que integre las intervenciones más adecuadas en orden a prevenir, curar o asistir a los ciudadanos/enfermos, así como a formar e investigar sobre las causas y soluciones de la enfermedad.Cancer is a major health problem in our Autonomous Community and is the second cause of death in both males and females. The incidence, mortality, potential years of life lost and resource consumption alongside the suffering endured by patients and families call for a commitment to be made by the Health Administration, healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers. This Plan is based on updated analyses of the mortality, incidence and survival of Cancer in Andalusia, of the situation of Cancer care and the resources available and of the expectations of patients and main caregivers, and on the conclusions of different Work Groups on the Management of Processes related to Cancer. The Andalusian Comprehensive Cancer Plan establishes an action programme that involves organisational and functional changes, new proposals for the training of professionals and a specific funding base.