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 # Early Detection in Brazil Is a Game Changer for Lung Cancer Care

 


 

 Jun 5, 2026 6:59 AM ET

  





[Originally published on Devex.com](https://pages.devex.com/strengtheningcaresystems.html)

In a special edition of the This Week in Global Development podcast, Devex cofounder and Executive Vice President Alan Robbins sits down with Brazilian thoracic surgeon Dr. Ricardo Sales do Santos to discuss a revolutionary approach to tackling lung cancer in medically underserved communities in Brazil.

As the most lethal form of cancer globally, lung cancer often goes undetected until its final stages, but Dr. Santos and the **Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation** are working to change that narrative through a combination of mobile technology and local capacity building. By bringing advanced CT scanning units directly into high-risk, low-income communities, they are catching tumors when they are small and potentially curable, fundamentally shifting the odds for thousands of patients.

The conversation also touches on the logistical and cultural hurdles of delivering specialized oncology care to remote areas. Dr. Santos highlights the importance of “bringing the clinic to the patient,” utilizing mobile CT units and telemedicine to bridge the gap in healthcare access. Beyond the technology, the success of the program relies heavily on empowering local health workers and community members to recognize early cancer warning signs and overcome the stigma associated with a cancer diagnosis. This approach not only improves individual health outcomes but also strengthens the broader healthcare system, offering a scalable model for global health initiatives.

**View the conversation here:** [**Special edition: Early detection in Brazil is a game changer for lung cancer care**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWJJ4KN5ZRo&t)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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