In Uruguay, 5 new cases are diagnosed every day. One in eleven women could develop breast cancer throughout their life. 1% of the cases are diatgnosed in men. Source: Commission against Cancer.
Prevention is our responsibility.
In our Hospital, each employee is a spokesperson for prevention and health care. We inform and motivate those around us.
Regarding controls and modifiable risk factors: eating habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, overweight, sedentary lifestyle, among others.
From 30% to 40% of breast cancers are related to lifestyle. Source: Commission against Cancer.
With regard to the importance of self-knowledge of the breasts: knowing our body allows us to become familiar with its normal characteristics.
Knowing ourselves makes it easier to recognize symptoms. Source: Commission against Cancer.
Regarding timely diagnosis: it is essential to have an annual medical consultation.
Early detection increases the possibility of keeping the breast and being cured. Source: Commission against Cancer.