Unequal access to quality cancer care is major problem in Portugal
The quality of cancer care including “prevention, diagnosis and treatment” in Portugal varies from region to region, say a majority of health professionals (74%). “Unequal” access to cancer care is
Skin cancer screenings in Alcoutim
Skin cancer screenings will be available in Alcoutim on May 4 and 5. They will start at the rural town’s Espaço Saúde at 9am and move on to the old
Cancer support
The Ministry of Health has announced that it will be investing €40 million this year in the treatment of cancer patients at the oncology hospitals (IPO) of Lisbon, Porto and
Cancer-black spot police station finally to be freed from asbestos
It has taken 20 years – in which 23 agents have gone down with various forms of cancer. According to a source from Viana do Castelo PSP, the 300 square
Garden party raises €5,000 for cancer patients
Cheque || ‘Arabian Nights’, a charity summer garden party held in July, was described as a success by organisers, raising €5,000 for the Faro oncology unit. The cheque was presented
Cancer patient threatens hunger strike over delays in life-saving medication
At 10.30 this morning (February 17), brave Algarve cancer patient Maria João Reis Deus stepped into the escalating health service controversy by threatening a hunger strike in protest to frustrating
Free colon cancer screenings
Due to high demand, Hospital Particular do Algarve is again holding free colon cancer screenings. Last month, the hospital group held two days of screenings for colon cancer and due
Portuguese designer creates glass bowl where honey bees can detect cancer
A young Portuguese designer turned heads at Dutch design week recently with an ingenious glass bowl-type device that uses honey bees to detect cancer from a simple exhalation of breath…
Breasts, bras and baring all
As young girls grow up, they are keenly aware of the development of their breasts and their first bra is a landmark in the whole process. Little do they realise
Something for everyone!
An unforgettable day is promised yet again at this year’s Mamamaratona 4 on Sunday, October 3. As well as the five or eight kilometre walk or run around the stunning