Impact of Cancer in Puerto Rico
The incidence of cancer continues to rise in Puerto Rico.
- Cancer is the leading cause of death on the island.
- 50,000 people are living with cancer in Puerto Rico.
- 15,000 new cases every year.
- The economic loss associated with cancer treatment in Puerto Rico exceeds $200 million annually.
- Less than 1% of patients participate in clinical research studies in Puerto Rico. The main reason for non-participation is the lack of accessibility on the island.
TREATMENTS AVAILABLE
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Biliary Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
- Advanced or Metastatic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Blood Cancer
- Leukemias
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Genetic Testing
- Other Non-Cancerous Studies
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