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Gaceta mexicana de oncología
versión On-line ISSN 2565-005Xversión impresa ISSN 1665-9201
Resumen
BOURLON, María T. et al. Current status of urologic oncology clinics in Mexico. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2021, vol.20, n.1, pp.12-19. Epub 16-Abr-2021. ISSN 2565-005X. https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.20000074.
Background:
Most genitourinary (GU) neoplasms have several treatment options should be discussed by a multidisciplinary team. In Mexico, the status of urologic oncology clinics (UOCs) is unknown.
Objective:
Our aim was to evaluate the current status of UOC, determine the existence of GU-MTB, and define the resource disparities among centers in Mexico.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study based on an online survey developed by the Genitourinary Mexican Cooperative Research Group in Oncology. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.
Results:
Twenty UOCs were identified and were located in 8 of 32 states. Only 50% reported having a multidisciplinary tumor board (MTB). Medical oncology, urology, and radiation oncology participated in 90% of UOCs; nursing, social work, and research staff participation were absent. Ninety percent of MTBs reported discussing all GU neoplasms, one center exclusively discussed kidney cancer cases
Conclusions:
There are 20 institutions with these clinics in the country, they are located in only 3 of 32 states. The uneven geographical distribution and the unequal availability of resources reflect the disparity in access to health care services.
Palabras llave : Mexico; Urogenital neoplasms; Health-care disparities; Interdisciplinary communication.