Brazil - Apply for National Program for the Prevention and Control of Liver Cancer Card (Cartao do Programa Nacional de Prevencao e Controle do Cancer de Figado)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for the National Program for the Prevention and Control of Liver Cancer Card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Prevenção e Controle do Câncer de Fígado), the applicant has to approach the Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for this program card.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If your application is approved, you will be notified about the approval and further instructions on how to proceed.
12. If the program provides a card, you'll receive information about how to collect your "National Program for the Prevention and Control of Liver Cancer Card." This card might provide access to screenings, treatments, and other preventive measures related to liver cancer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Health care card
• Insurance card
• Medical records
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

The card is eligible for people who are:

• Aged 40 years or older
• Have chronic hepatitis B or C
• Have a family history of liver cancer
• Have risk factors for liver cancer, such as obesity, diabetes, or alcohol abuse

Fees

• There is no fee for this program card.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Parents occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

Need for the Document

• The National Program for the Prevention and Control of Liver Cancer Card (NPCP-LC Card) in Brazil is a government-issued card that provides access to free screening and diagnostic services for liver cancer.

Information which might help

Once you have your NPCP-LC Card, you can use it to access free screening and diagnostic services at participating healthcare providers. These services may include:

• Liver ultrasound
• Alpha-fetoprotein blood test
• Liver biopsy

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

link

Others

• If you are diagnosed with liver cancer, the NPCP-LC Card can also be used to help you pay for treatment. The card covers up to 100% of the cost of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.