The General HospitalDr. Rubén Leñero” has a breast reconstruction service for women who have suffered from this type of cancer, free of charge.
The Ministry of Health (Sedesa) of Mexico City, in coordination with the IMSS Bienestar, specified that it is exclusive for people who have completed his treatment against breast cancer in any of the oncology units in the capital.
“Breast reconstruction changes women’s lives, it helps them recover their body, self-esteem and sexuality. From the Government of Mexico City we will continue working with the public services network to guarantee comprehensive care,” declared the Secretary of Health, Nadine Gasman Zylbermann.
Photo: Sedesa.
Sedesa announced that this year they have carried out 110 breast reconstructions.
Gasman Zylbermann He stressed that the early detection of breast cancer is a priority for the capital’s Ministry of Health and, in the case of suspicion of this disease, the most important thing is to provide complete, free and quality treatment that meets the needs of each person. patient.
Given this situation, he recommended breast self-examination at least once a month starting at age 20; as well as carrying out a mammogram from the age of 40 to detect early stages of breast cancer.
How to access breast reconstruction?
If you suffered or know someone who has faced breast cancer, to access the breast reconstruction service you must take into account that:
- For the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service, the patient must go to the IMSS Bienestar Health Center closest to her home and request a referral to the General Hospital.Dr. Rubén Leñero“, in which an evaluation of your health status will be carried out to access the service.
- Women are evaluated for reconstruction, since the procedure depends on the type of cancer and the possible presence of another disease such as diabetes, hypertension or obesity.
- After the patient arrives at the hospital for an evaluation, 35 days pass to begin the reconstruction procedure with autologous tissues, since tissue is taken from the patient herself, whether from the back, abdomen, buttocks, groin or thighs; and also with prosthetic material.
