Local oncologists Dr. Lundie Richards and Dr. Vineetha Binoy have said, with cancer cases continuing to rise, Cayman should consider implementing mandatory reporting to the cancer registry.
Speaking on the Cayman Compass Facebook talk show ‘The Resh Hour’ Wednesday night, the doctors said having real data will not only help set policy, but also will assist in budgeting resources for healthcare and treatment.
They both agreed that making reporting mandatory will take changes to the law, but patients and local clinicians should consider reporting cases now – for the benefit of the community.
“You will only be a number,” Binoy said, as she explained that data collected does not include names and any personal information is strictly data protected.
The Cayman Islands launched a cancer registry in 2010, but there is no mandatory requirement for doctors or patients to report a cancer diagnosis.
Both Binoy, from Health City Cayman Islands, and Richards, from the Health Services Authority, urged the community to follow the upcoming Healthcare Conference next week to learn about non-communicable diseases, medical advancements and lifestyle changes, which can make a difference to people’s mental and physical wellness.
The conference presentations will be recorded and available afterwards on CIGTV YouTube, as well as on the conference website where copies of all presentations will be posted.
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