Today is the World Day without tobacco, that is why it is important to assess and analyze the risk that this addiction entails.
A report prepared by the Dénia Health Department indicates that this center detects 150 new cases of lung cancer in the Marina Alta. A figure that is below the average of the Valencian Community in standardized rate of morbidity from cancer.
However, according to the head of the Department of Health Marina Oncology, Dr. Joan Manel Gassent, "the incidence of tumors related to tobacco consumption bronchi, trachea and lung cancer in women has skyrocketed in recent years. Also respiratory diseases pathways low".
Of these groups, the first two have common risk factors, of which the most important is the smoking habit. Dr. Gassent points out, "the groups in which there is a higher standardized mortality are mainly associated with vital habits in which it is intervening, but it will take years to see results in mortality".
Experts warn that while cardiovascular risk may decrease rapidly after cessation, recovery of respiratory function is minimal (only progression is slowed) and the risk of tracheobronchial cancer and lung takes about 15 years in decline baseline levels.
The factors that influence these figures are: Aging of the population of the region and percentage of the foreign population, with higher incidence than the Spanish population.
The treatment of cancer is a priority for the Department of Health of Dénia; so that there are specialized teams that work exclusively in this pathology: tumor Committee, consisting of a complete multidisciplinary team. Radiology service with specialized and dedicated personnel to cancer diagnosis.
In addition to having the most advanced technology; so it is one of the departments that most often uses Magnetic Resonance for diagnosis, which allows specialists to work with high precision and high quality standards.
Account, with Oncology Nursing y Day Hospital Onco-hematologic, Art workshops for patientsThanks Cuidart the Marine Art Project Health.
Thanks to the Spanish Association against cancer, the Oncology service has the help of a psycho-oncologistFor both patients and families. The Association also offer escort service, thanks to hospital volunteer.
