The National Plan to Prevent and Combat Cancer in Romania, in the Global Context

Cervical and breast cancer remain the most frequent neoplasias that endanger the lives of Romanian women every year. The actual system regarding cancer screening must change. Opportunistic screening is not an option. Romanian female population needs a real plan, real changes, medical education, an effective vaccination program, cervical and breast cancer prevention and early detection, as well as specialized medical centers for curative and palliative treatment. The solution is the founding of Regional Screening Centers with financial autonomy, dedicated staff, and well-individualized locations, with equipment intended exclusively for the conduct of screening programs, based on standardized procedures of medical practice guidelines and mechanisms that ensure quality following European guidelines. Equal chances for everyone.