Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.
Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.
Board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in lumpectomy procedures at Galenia Hospital.
Dr. Brenda Pastrana is a surgical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Galenia Hospital in Cancún. She specializes in breast, thyroid, and digestive system cancers. Dr. Pastrana is board-certified by CONACEM. She holds a medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de México.
Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.
This operation removes cancerous tissues from the breast, helping to halt disease growth and aiding overall treatment.
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