Breast cancer survival and the health system in Brazil: an analysis of public and private healthcare.

Background: The incidence of breast cancer is increasing globally; however, survival outcomes vary and are lower in developing countries.

Methods: We analyzed the 5- and 10-year survival rates for breast cancer according to the type of healthcare insurance (public . private) in a referral center for cancer care in the Brazilian southeast region.

Sexual function of women surviving cervical cancer.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the sexual function of survivors of cervical cancer (CC) in comparison to the control group of women without a history of cancer.

Methods: This was an observational, analytical, case-control study. In the cancer group, women subjected to CC treatment of at least 3 months in the past were included (n = 37).