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Since 2019, León has focused on improving cancer care access and system coordination in collaboration with C/Can, driving local solutions for equitable treatment.
Powering the system with C/Can
Local cancer care experts and stakeholders are leading efforts to address León’s specific needs and build the city’s capacity to improve cancer care for all its residents.
01.
Availability of cancer care services
León is addressing the gaps in cancer care availability by focusing on improving access to diagnostic services, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. C/Can is supporting the development of more robust care services and ensuring better availability of essential medicines and equipment.
02.
Management, education and professional training for cancer care services
In León, efforts are focused on enhancing the coordination and management of cancer care services. C/Can is working with local institutions to improve the training of healthcare professionals and ensure that the city’s cancer care system is more efficient and accessible.
03.
Quality of cancer care services
León is working to improve the quality of cancer care by implementing standardised protocols, increasing the participation of multidisciplinary teams, and improving quality assurance processes. These efforts are aimed at ensuring the city’s cancer care services meet international standards.
04.
Community access to cancer care services
León is focused on enhancing community access to cancer care by improving education and awareness about cancer. C/Can is collaborating with local institutions to implement patient navigation systems and remove barriers to care, ensuring that all citizens have equal access to the treatment they need.
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“The value of the partnership with C/Can is that we can use standardised tools to carry out our processes.”
Dr. Alfonso Delgado Vargas
Physician specializing in internal medicine.
Director of the General Hospital of León. Secretary of Health Guanajuato State
Director of the General Hospital of León. Secretary of Health Guanajuato State
“With C/Can, we are prioritising women’s health, listening to their experiences and networks, to guide research that truly helps in uncertain times.”
Dr. Yessica Ivet Cienfuegos Martínez
Professor and Researcher, Department of Psychology.
Department of Psychology.Campus León. University of Guanajuato
Department of Psychology.Campus León. University of Guanajuato
“C/Can helps tackle systemic barriers, strengthen institutional coordination, and improve delivery of cancer care in León.”
Dr. Aquiles Omar Ávila Quijas
Professor and Researcher, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities - Guanajuato University
“C/Can strengthens links between health professionals, improving communication and supporting successful patient treatment.”
Dr. Juana Rosalba García Ramírez
Specialist in pathological anatomy. Professor and researcher.
Department of Medicine and Nutrition. León Campus. University of Guanajuato
Department of Medicine and Nutrition. León Campus. University of Guanajuato
“Knowing we can make a difference, even in one life, makes all our work in cancer projects worthwhile.”
Claudia Karina Anaya
State Coordinator for Institutional Evaluation and Monitoring.
Secretary of Health Guanajuato State
Secretary of Health Guanajuato State
“I’m excited to learn from colleagues worldwide and use my leadership skills to improve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment access.”
Dr. Karina Senyase Zamarripa Martinez
Paediatric Cancer Coordinator - Private sector
“Together with C/Can, we are driving city and state efforts to improve cancer care and the well-being of patients”
Dr. Gabriel Alfredo Cortés Alcalá
Health Secretary of Guanajuato State
“The state government’s synergy with C/Can shows its commitment to improving the quality of life of cancer patients in Leon and the wider region who are affected by this catastrophic disease.”
Dr. Daniel Alberto Diaz Martínez
Former Health Secretary of Guanajuato State (2020-2024).
Secretary of Health Guanajuato State
Secretary of Health Guanajuato State
Leon stakeholders
Dr. Gabriel Cortés Alcalá – Secretaría de Salud del Estado de Guanajuato
M en D. Alejandra Gutiérrez Campos – Municipio de León
Dr. Carlos Ramírez Alvarado – Fundación Rodolfo Padilla
Dr. Oscar Gerardo Arrieta Rodríguez – Instituto Nacional de Cancerología de México (INCan)
TBA – Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE) 1 IMSS
TBA – Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE) 48 IMSS
Dr. Martha Karina Rodríguez Lizola – Hospital Regional ISSSTE
Dr. Oscar Iván Rosas Morales – Hospital Regional ISSSTE
Dr. Alberto Aranda – Hospital Aranda de la Parra
Dr. Carlos Guzmán Murillo – Hospital Aranda de la Parra
Lic. Daniel Sánchez Morales – Hospital Angeles León
Dr. Carlos Hidalgo Valadez – Hospital Angeles León
Ing. Guillermo Anaya – Hospital CHRISTUS MUGUERZA Altagracia
Dr. Gilberto Aguilar Orozco – Hospital CHRISTUS MUGUERZA Altagracia
CP. Edgar Maya Zamarripa – Hospital Médica Campestre
Dr. Guillermo Ramírez Núñez – Hospital Médica Campestre
Dr. Alfonso Delgado Vargas – Hospital General de León. Secretaría de Salud del Estado de Guanajuato
Dr. Mauro Napsuciale Mendivil – Campus Leon. Universidad de Guanajuato
Dr. Luz Elvia Vera Becerra – Campus Leon. Universidad de Guanajuato
Dr. Eduardo César Lazcano Ponce – Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
Dr. Edgar Leonel González González – Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
Dr. Antonio Chaurand Sorzano – Comisión de Salud Congreso del Estado de Guanajuato
Dr. Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba – Cámara de Diputados Congreso de la Unión
Plácido Domingo Esqueda Guerrero – Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología (SMEO)
Valentín Pfyffer – Cámara Suizo-Mexicana de Comercio e Industria
Enf. María del Carmen García Vera – Colegio de Enfermeras
Salvador Vega López – AMANC
Dr. Mario Murguia Pérez – Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE) Hospital de Especialidades No. 1 Centro Médico Nacional Bajío
Dr. Luis Abraham Zúñiga – Hospital CHRISTUS MUGUERZA Altagracia
Dra. Claudia Karina Anaya Moreno – Secretaría de Salud
Dr. Juan José de Jesús Bustamante Noriega – Dirección General de Salud. Municipio de León
Dra. Yelda Leal – Registro Nacional de Cancer de Base Poblacional
Dr. Mario Murguia Pérez – Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE) Hospital de Especialidades No. 1 Centro Médico Nacional Bajío
Lic. Luis Alberto Villaseñor – Secretaría de Salud
CP José Martín de la Luz Alvarez Arriaga – Secretaría de Salud
Dr. Luis Zúñiga Vázquez – Hospital CHRISTUS MUGUERZA Altagracia
Dr. Miguel Angel Guerrero Ramos – Hospital Aranda de la Parra
Rosa Olivia Guerra Vázquez – Hospital General de León
Dr. Eduardo Arturo Limón Rodríguez – Secretaría de Salud del Estado de Guanajuato
Dr. Gabriela Toledo Bocanegra – Hospital Aranda de la Parra
Dr. Rafael Martínez Sánchez – Universidad de Guanajuato
Dr. Juan José de Jesús Bustamante Noriega – Dirección General de Salud. Municipio de León
Dr. Karina Senyase Zamarripa Martínez – Paediatric Oncologst
Dr. Blanca Murillo Ortíz – Unidad de Investigación en Epidemiología Clínica. OOAD Guanajuato. IMSS
Dr. Alejandro Olmos Guzmán – Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad (UMAE) Hospital de Especialidades No. 1 Centro Médico Nacional Bajío
Dr. Claudia Karina Anaya Moreno – Secretaría de Salud
Dr. Emma Verástegui – Instituto Nacional de Cancerología de México (INCan)
Dr. Leonel González – Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública (INSP)
Dr. Yelda Leal – Registro Nacional de Cáncer de Base Poblacional
Secretaría de Salud de Guanajuato
Instituto Nacional de Cancerología
Municipio de León
Dirección de Salud de León
Fundación Rodolfo Padilla
Universidad de Guanajuato, Sede León
Hospital Ángeles León
Hospital Aranda de la Parra
Hospital General de León
Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío
Hospital General de la Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad T1
Hospital Regional Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado
Jurisdicción Sanitaria VII
Asociación Mexicana de Ayuda a Niños con Cáncer (AMANC)
Hospital Infantil Teletón de Oncología Querétaro (HITO)
Fundación Mexicana Para La Salud (FUNSALUD)
Asociación Mexicana de Industrias de Investigación Farmacéutica (AMIIF)
Consejo Coordinador Empresarial de León
Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus León
Fundación Cáncer, Vida y Esperanza
Fundación AMADAVI
Erandi Centro Integral de Apoyo
Fundación Gladys Miranda
Grupo Reto Guanajuato
Fundación Rebecca de Alba
Asociacion Mexicana de Lucha Contra el Cancer
Juntos Contra el Cancer
Red de Asociaciones y Fundaciones Empresariales
Médicos e Investigadores en la lucha contra el cáncer de mama
Fundación IMSS
Cáncer Warriors de México
Hospital de Especialidades Pediátrico de León
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