With Cancer, Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire Receives Palliative Care at Home
Indigenous chief Raoni Metuktire has cancer of the digestive system and is receiving palliative care at home, the Raoni Institute announced Monday (14), two months after a lengthy hospitalization. At 94, the Kayap� leader is a prominent figure in the fight for Indigenous rights and the preservation of the Amazon. Leia mais (09/15/2026 - 14h21)
The Third Brazilian Early Lung Cancer Trial (BRELT3) demonstrated the feasibility of mobile low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening in resource-limited settings and reaching socially vulnerable populations in Brazil. Conducted from 2023 to 2025 across four cities in the Northeast, the prospective, single-arm observational study focused on individuals aged 50 to 80 who were current or former smokers.
With the help of media campaigns and active outreach by trained community health workers, the program recruited 2,018 eligible participants, of whom 19 lung cancers were diagnosed (0.94%). Community health workers played a crucial role in connecting rural and socially vulnerable individuals, recruiting 44.3% of the screened population.
The study found that mobile LDCT screening is feasible and can improve access to screening for high-risk and underserved groups, contributing to reducing lung cancer mortality.
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