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Dr. Sanchez Discusses Cancer Care in Honduras

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Angel Sanchez, MD

Honduran Oncologist Dr. Angel Sanchez Discusses Cancer Care in Honduras

Angel Sanchez, MD, of Honduras, a 3 year volunteer for the ASCO International Cancer Corps, discusses cancer care in Honduras, explaining that most of the patients have very advanced disease with a small cure rate. Because their resources are limited most of the patients do not get the recommended treatment.

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