Oncology News Central (ONC)Two Oncology Residents Among Dead in Plane Crash

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A tragic plane crash in Brazil on August 9, 2024, claimed the lives of eight doctors, including two oncology residents en route to a cancer conference. The incident has profoundly impacted the medical community, particularly in Paraná state, where the loss of these specialized professionals has created significant challenges for patient care and the local healthcare system.

Key Points:

• Dr. Arianne Albuquerque Estevan Risso and Dr. Mariana Comiran Belim, oncology residents at Uopeccan Cancer Hospital in Cascavel, were among the victims.
• The residents were traveling to the ONConexoes AZ on Ovarian Cancer conference, hosted by AstraZeneca in Curitiba.
• Six other doctors, including university professors and specialists, also perished in the crash.
• The accident has severely impacted patient care at Uopeccan Cancer Hospital, where each resident saw an average of 20 cancer patients daily.
• The hospital is struggling to manage patient appointments and provide adequate emotional support for staff.
• The crash occurred minutes before landing in São Paulo, with all 62 individuals on board losing their lives.
• An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

“Our girls flew away and will not be coming back to us.”
– Dr. Lucian Lucchesi, clinical oncologist and residency coordinator

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