Angel Sanchez, MD, of Honduras, a 3 year volunteer for the ASCO International Cancer Corps, describes his thoughts on the UN non-communicable diseases summit, stating that he is not optimistic about the outcomes of the meeting for cancer care.

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Honduran Oncologist Dr. Angel Sanchez on UN Non-Communicable Diseases Summit

Dr. Sanchez on UN Summit for Non-Communicable Diseases

Angel Sanchez, MD, of Honduras, a 3 year volunteer for the ASCO International Cancer Corps, discusses cancer care in Honduras, describing that the key to success is education and that ASCO is helping by sending volunteers to teach and train new Oncologists. Sanchez states there are only 10 medical oncologists in Honduras and that the only way to meet the need is with education.

Honduran Oncologist Dr. Angel Sanchez on How ASCO Impacts Global Cancer Care

Dr. Sanchez on How ASCO Impacts Global Cancer Care

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.

Honduran Oncologist Dr. Angel Sanchez Discusses Cancer Care in Honduras

Angel Sanchez, MD

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Dr. Sanchez on UN Summit for Non-Communicable Diseases

Dr. Sanchez on How ASCO Impacts Global Cancer Care

Dr. Sanchez Discusses Cancer Care in Honduras