Identify all carriers of Brca mutations, which increase the risk of various cancers, first of all that of the breast and ovary. An ambitious as well as important objective, from which however we are still a long way off. To remember it is the IncontraDonna Onlus association, which for tomorrow (May 20) has organized a meeting on genetic tests at the Agenas headquarters (National Agency for Regional Health Services) within the Pink Ring project, a format that wants to stimulate the comparison between clinicians, representatives of institutions and patient associations. The event will be divided into two different 60-minute “rounds”.
Breast Health
Breast cancer and BRCA mutation: too many differences in health from region to region
by Tiziana Moriconi
February 25, 2022
How to improve test coverage
Up to 10% of ovarian and breast cancers are associated with mutations in the Brca genes 1 and 2. “Genetic tests are performed in specialized centers identified at regional level and promote cancer prevention. However, they still do not find a fair diffusion and reimbursement at a territorial level in the country system “, says Adriana Bonifacino, President of IncontraDonna Onlus:” A correct family history by the doctor and greater disclosure of how important it is to know the diseases are a priority oncology diagnosed in one’s own family. In our opinion, all this may lead to the detection of an even greater number of mutation carriers in the future, with great benefits in terms of treatment and prophylaxis “.
World ovarian cancer day: more prevention is needed in women at risk
by Tiziana Moriconi
06 Maggio 2022
Proximity oncology
The second “round” of the conference promoted by IncontraDonna Onlus sees at the center of the debate the opportunities for Italian oncology offered by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), which allocates over 7 billion for the Health Mission. “The pandemic has tragically highlighted some shortcomings with respect to proximity care for cancer patients who are often left without continuity of care”, continues Bonifacino: “Much of the assistance is now sent back to specialist hospitals. Modern oncology, on the other hand, must increasingly move from delegating certain health services and services to the territory “.
Tumors, an extraordinary plan for the recovery of post-pandemic oncology
by Irma D’Aria
12 Maggio 2022
Projects for citizens and patients
To help citizens find correct information, Agenas has “opened” the Health Services Transparency Portal. “In particular, in the Find structures it is possible to consult, in a simple and immediate way, the data of the National Outcomes Program (PNE), an evaluation tool developed by the Agency to support clinical and organizational audit programs”, says Domenico Mantoan, Agenas General Manager “. The association is also relaunching its programs “Let’s move – Let’s love each other” and “Doctor can I ask you?”. The first, led by the dance teacher Samuel Peron, is the program of sports sessions for breast cancer patients (dance, yoga, fitness pilates, and so on) in the most beautiful parks in Rome. The second, on the other hand, involves the dissemination of podcasts on oncological topics.