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The new edition of the annual breast cancer prevention campaign has begun between the Torreñas between 50 and 69 years old.
A mobile unit is installed in front of the Old Town Hall to make free mammograms to which more than 1,700 residents of the municipality have been cited by letter.
"These x-rays of the breast allow diagnosing cancer in time, because early detection is one of the best ways to fight against this disease," said Mayor Isabel María Zapata, who said that this campaign will end on May 17.
Breast cancer is one of the health problems that has most impact among the female group and, despite the scientific advances made in recent times, the best way to improve your chances of cure is to identify it in time.
High participation
This regional breast cancer prevention program of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the local council and the Spanish Association against Cancer (AECC), was launched for the first time in 1996. Decrease mortality from this disease and increase The quality of life of those who suffer from it are its main objectives.
"The participation rate in our municipality during the 2015-2016 biennium was 78.8%, above the regional rate of 72%," emphasizes the Councilor for Immaculate Health Fernandez, who stresses that "any lady who does two years that mammography has not been done and you have not received a letter quoting it you should contact the Health Center or office to make an appointment. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Las Torres de Cotillas
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