Publications by authors named "Florence de Maria"
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- Testicular cancer is relatively rare, making up 1-3% of all cancers in men, but projections suggest a 25% rise in cases across Europe by 2025.
- A study analyzed trends in surgical treatment for testicular cancer in France from 2000 to 2014, involving 29,760 patients and highlighting an overall incidence increase of 21.3% during that period.
- The highest rates of testicular cancer were found in men aged 30-44, and geographical variations in incidence trends were observed, indicating that hospital discharge data can effectively track cancer trends in areas lacking comprehensive population-based registries.
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- Time-to-treatment for cancer is increasingly seen as a political and social issue, highlighting the need to address delays that lead to unequal access to care.
- A study analyzed data from 14,596 lung cancer patients diagnosed in 2009-2010, assessing median timeframes for treatment phases post-bronchoscopy, revealing significant variations based on age and geographic location.
- The findings aim to assist in developing guidelines for timely access to lung cancer treatment in France, marking the first research of its kind using a medico-administrative database.
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- Researchers are examining the impact of treatment delays on cancer care, particularly focusing on colon cancer (CC) and rectal cancer (RC) in France.
- A study analyzed data from 15,694 CC patients and 6,623 RC patients treated in 2009-2010, highlighting significant differences in treatment timelines, with RC patients facing longer wait times than CC patients.
- The results indicate regional disparities in treatment access, with northern areas experiencing longer delays, which could influence future healthcare policies aimed at improving timely cancer treatment.
Local authorities in France are key players in shaping public health policy by their action on the determinants of health and through their actions aimed at specific population groups. Since the public health act of 9 August 2004 establishing the first regional public health plans, their level of involvement and role continues to grow as coordinators, funders and project managers within the greater Paris metropolitan region. Their active participation in regional policy to improve population health and reduce inequalities in health has led to a better organization of the public health programs implemented (in terms of visibility, dialogue, coordination, transparency, and better awareness of context and integration of local issues).
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