Growing oncological waiting list in Antofagasta: 350 patients waiting for radiation therapy treatments

350 patients are on a waiting list to access radiation therapy treatments in the Antofagasta region, surpassing the two months delay. 50% of them come from other regions -20% of Arica and 30% of Iquique. The figures were given by Congressman Jaime Araya, who called on the Ministry of Health to urgently address the critical situation in the area of oncology in the public health of our region. “This is a reality that is lived with pain, uncertaint…