Center for early diagnosis of cancer in the city of SUCRE

This project has been raised in response to the pro­blem of cancer, which is now considered as the second cause of death worldwide. Formulating policies, strate­ gies and programs for early diagnosis and subsequent treatment , with the aim of reducing mortality. In Bolivia patients are unaware of the disease and how it can be fatal if not attended on time. As the first level of care is covered effectively, patient will attend this first review, to prevent disease and death. In Sucre, the Cancer lnstitute works " Cupertino Arte­aga ", part of the University of San Francisco Xavier, in units of "Santa Barbara" Hospital, in the third courtyard, the main rooms are expansions and renovations ca­ rried out based on a built structure, facing the challenge of caring for patients suffering from this disease, where efforts are focused to practice oncology within the stan­ dards of efficiency and effectiveness, also allowing pre­ventive medicine.