Providing oncological care to immigrants “is undoubtedly a situation of disparity in prevention, timeliness of therapeutic interventions, and adequate access to care that is frequently seen worldwide. The choice to develop a reflection aimed at rigorously evaluating the incidence of oncological diseases in immigrants and improving their access to care expresses a precious, and actually natural, willingness to place the person, any person, at the center of healthcare reflection and action.” This was stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, in a video message sent to the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (Aiom) on the occasion of the Ethics Days promoted by the scientific society and Aiom Foundation, dedicated this year to the theme ‘Oncology and Immigration’.
“To this primary duty of high moral value – continued the Head of State – is added the positive impact for the entire population of our country as a result of the knowledge acquired about the condition of this part of the people living in Italy.” Expressing “great appreciation for this commitment to reflection,” Mattarella emphasizes that “the annual appointment renewed these days in Sanservolo highlights the intense and irrevocable connection between medicine, ethical profiles, and social implications. A connection that this year, with great and appreciated sensitivity, leads to the in-depth study of the theme of oncological care for immigrants.”
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