By Andrea Hargraves 
The long-awaited 10th Together Against Cancer Congress was held from 26 to 28 September this year, an event of unique importance on the national stage bringing together experts, health professionals, patients and organizations committed to the fight against cancer. In this edition, the São Caetano Women’s Cancer Network played a prominent role with its active participation.
Marilyn Dippolito Santi, representative of the São Cayetano Women’s Network, emphasized the importance of the conference, emphasizing that “renowned professors of oncology brought innovations and modernity in the field of medicine to the audience. The event had individual rooms, allowing participants to choose topics of interest to them. In addition, the conference addressed issues Legal related to patient advocacy, presentation of innovations in treatments, modern machines, and wonderful discussion forums.
This year’s inaugural theme, titled “Cancer and Health Systems – The Current Scenario and How We Prepare for the Future”, is expected to be thought-provoking and provocative. During the event, an unprecedented study was conducted, through interviews with experts, that provided data highlighted in seven basic axes of cancer control: public policies; help; Management and finance; Professional training and qualification in oncology; Biotechnology research and development; social engagement; And a healthy ecosystem.