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James F Fleck, MD, PhD

Anticancerweb 15 (06), 2026

Cancer is a very common disease.

Currently, the global incidence is very close to 20 million cases.

Fortunately, there are some actionable steps that can help in managing its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Take a look:

1. Be proactive

2. Know and avoid modifiable risk factors

3. Use efficient screening tests for early diagnosis

4. Seek specialized medical care

5. Achieve a good doctor-patient relationship, based on empathy, competence and professional availability

6. Assess the extent of the disease

7. Demand a comprehensive treatment plan supported by evidence

8. Understand the grade of evidence, the QALY concept and demand shared decision-making

9. Establish a new steady state, based on your personal, family and professional needs

10. Seek a second opinion, whenever you have doubts

* Medical recommendation should always be the result of a task force, considering both the lifespan and the quality of life

References:

1. Global Cancer Observatory, IARC, WHO (https://gco.iarc.fr/en)

2. Cover Image generated by Gemini, June, 2026, Google, https://gemini.google.com

2. www.jamesfleck.com

Authors Info & Affiliations:

James Fleck, MD, PhD: Full Professor of Clinical Oncology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil (www.jamesfleck.com)

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