Roxana Martínez

Roxana Martínez is a pediatric oncologist at the Mario Rivas Hospital in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, where she is actively involved in diagnosing and treating children with cancer. She has highlighted the alarming rise in complex cancer cases among infants and young children, including aggressive tumors that were previously rare in this age group. With over 170 new pediatric cancer diagnoses each year, she emphasizes the importance of prevention and healthy lifestyle habits, alongside the need for continued medical support and resources for families facing the challenges of childhood cancer.