Breast cancer is cured if detected early

• April 25, 2024

In Mexico, breast cancer causes death to four 4 thousand 600 women every year and 93% of those who suffer it is detected in late stages, so it is necessary that the female population over 50 years of age go to a study of mammography to treat this disease, which is curable in its initial stage. At a press conference to publicize the achievements of open-water swimming crossings in the prevention of breast cancer Y cervico-uterine , the general director of the National Center for Gender Equity and Reproductive Health, Patricia Uribe Zúñiga , announced that changes in lifestyles, the delay of motherhood, the consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco are some of the factors that contribute to the development of breast cancer. In view of this, she stressed that it is important for women to carry out mammography although with the self-exploration do not feel anything, because when they detect any irregularity it is because the cancer is in advanced stage. He clarified that women with a hereditary history of breast cancer should request the study 10 years before of the age at which your relative was detected. He stressed the need for timely detection , because this condition has been increasing in recent years, going from a rate of 15 deaths per 100 thousand women over 25 in 2006 to 16.7 in 2010. In Mexico, he added, there is 578 matographs and is a sufficient amount to respond to the demand, however, he acknowledged that there is a deficiency of specialists in this matter, for which a training program is carried out with the National Institute of Cancerology . Speaking about the achievements of open water swimming crossings in the prevention of breast and cervical cancer prevention, the CNEGySR director indicated that this activity is promoted by the Civil Association "Active Women ", With the purpose of raising funds and carrying out preventive and timely detection activities. This group of women organized a journey in which they participated 130 swimmers that started from Ensenada de Muertos in Baja California Sur and had as final destination Topolobampo, Sinaloa. The funds raised were allocated to the acquisition of a high resolution ultrasound, oncological equipment to detect neoplasms at any stage for the State Center of Oncology "Dr. Rubén Cardoza Macías "in La Paz. In this regard, Edna Llórens, Director of the open water crossings "Por Ellas ..." of Mujeres Activas, said that this medical team will support safeguard health of women through timely detection, which can make the difference between life and death. "Active Women" promotes health with specific activities, providing information on the prevention of cancer and its treatment , promoting timely screening sessions, giving motivational talks for women who are fighting against this disease and organizing events to raise awareness in society.

Source: Ministry of Health