Prevención de cáncer gástrico en Chile: una conversación con Arnoldo Riquelme

Chile has one of the highest gastric cancer mortality rates in the world. Most cases are diagnosed late, when survival rates are already low. Why is this happening to us, and above all, what can be done? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Arnoldo Riquelme, gastroenterologist, full professor at the Catholic University, and research coordinator at CECAN. Past president of the Chilean Society of Gastroenterology and recently recognized as the first Chilean "Master" by the World Gastroenterology Organisation. We discuss the role of Helicobacter pylori and the pilot program he is leading with the Ministry of Health at the Molina Hospital: a blood test that detects risk early, reduces waiting lists for endoscopy, and has already lowered the gastric cancer mortality rate from 11% to 3%. A conversation about prevention, diagnosis, and efficient use of resources, with a fundamental question: what can Chile do to prevent and improve the prognosis of gastric cancer? 🎧 Waiting List. Health, data, and public policy, no fine print. Follow us on our social media and at https://www.elmostrador.cl/ Instagram:   / el_mostrador   Twitter:   / elmostrador   Facebook:   / elmostrador   TikTok:   / el_mostrador   #elmostrador #politics #opinion #news #currentaffairs #urgent