Abstract

Previous literature shows that 80-90% of cancer cases are associated with preventable external causes. The oncology care centers (OCCs) that make up the Brazilian public health system (SUS) offer specialized and comprehensive care to cancer patients. Although they are not obliged to act in primary prevention, they represent an essential source of information for the population because they are recognized as centers of excellence in their respective regions. Our objective was to analyze if (and how) OCCs have been acting in preventive campaigns against cancer.

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