Brasília – The A.C. Camargo Cancer Center and the Ministry of Health launched a new national “Super Center for Cancer Diagnosis”, created to shorten waiting times for pathology results across the country. The unit began operating in September and has already issued more than 1,500 biopsy and surgical pathology reports, 97% delivered within five business days. Samples have arrived from multiple states, including Pará, Minas Gerais, Alagoas, Acre, Amazonas and Pernambuco, with further expansion expected.

The initiative responds to a nationwide shortage of pathologists and uses digital workflows and telepathology to expand equitable access to cancer diagnostics. According to the Ministry, the center is expected to reach a capacity of up to 1,000 daily reports, supporting earlier treatment decisions and improving outcomes for patients nationwide.

Source: Futuro da Saúde