# Cancer care and awareness initiatives in Portugal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cancer-care-and-awareness-initiatives-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-09-05T13:20:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Portugal, health initiatives are focusing on improving oncological care and awareness. The Municipality of Loulé and the Portuguese Association Against Leukemia (APCL) launched the “Se eu mandasse” campaign to enhance health literacy and humanize care for blood cancer patients. This initiative addresses diagnosis access, the organization of the National Health Service (SNS), and patient support.

Additionally, the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro (LPCC), the Serpa City Council, and the Baixo Alentejo Local Health Unit are organizing a free screening event in Serpa for skin and oral cancer. The event, scheduled for September 19, aims to facilitate early detection for high-risk groups, including individuals over 50 with specific skin characteristics or smokers aged 40 and older.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Cancer care initiatives launched in Portugal and Brazil

Health initiatives include free skin and oral cancer screenings in Serpa, Portugal, and new legislation in Marília, Brazil, requiring healthcare facilities to display patient rights information.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancer-care-initiatives-launched-in-portugal-and-brazil

### 2026-09-02: Portugal advances cancer care through awareness campaigns and strategic health proposals

Portugal is advancing cancer care through the APCL “Se eu mandasse” campaign in Loulé and strategic proposals for a national health pact focused on prevention, literacy, and equitable access.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-advances-cancer-care-through-awareness-campaigns-and-strategic-health-proposals

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