–
When celebrating World Day to Fight Breast Cancer on Tuesday), the entrances to Berazategui (down from the Buenos Aires-La Plata and Miter and Varela Highway) were lit up in pink, to raise awareness and make the fight against this disease visible . Also, within the framework of the month of awareness, will be held two awareness days on the prevention of this pathology. All these initiatives are organized by the Municipal Public Health and Hygiene Secretariat, together with the Berazateguense Prevention Association Camamas.
In Argentina, around 21 thousand new cases are detected per year and some 5,800 women die. This is why the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes the World Day to Combat Breast Cancer. Disease Awareness Month is highlighted around the world each October. Current knowledge about the causes of this type of cancer is insufficient, so early detection is still the best way to fight this disease. Thus, a proper diagnosis can be established and if treatment is available, the chances of cure are high.
It is for this reason that the Municipality of Berazategui, through the Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene -in charge of Dr. Pablo Costa-, illuminated the main entrances to the City in pink to sensitize the population and make the fight against it visible. type of cancer.
During the month of awareness, two awareness days will be held on the prevention of this pathology. On Saturday, October 23, there will be a day and walk in the Plaza San Martín (148 street between 6 and 7), from 14 to 17, as the Municipality organizes year after year and the following health services will be provided:
Shift assignment for mammograms and Pap smears.
Free micropigmentation service (Tattoo Gold Fish): nipple reconstruction. Information and advice.
Stand A bit of history: stories in pictures of women who fought against this disease.
Reports: registration for the walk, delivery of water and fruits.
Warm-up and awareness walk. Traveled from Plaza San Martín: it leaves 148th street towards 6A, continues along 149 until 14th Avenue; Continue along Avenida 14 until Calle 147 and return through 148 until Plaza San Martín.
Zumba
Musical closing.
Also, the Awareness Day: Comprehensive Health of Women and Dissidents will be held on Saturday, October 30, at Ranelagh Station (Avenida Agote and 366), from 4.30 to 6.30 p.m. The following services will be provided there:
Shift assignment for mammograms and Pap smears.
Free micropigmentation service (Tattoo Gold Fish): nipple reconstruction. Information and advice.
Stand A bit of history: stories in pictures of women who fought against this disease.
Reports: Information and advice on breast cancer, cervical cancer, care in friendly offices for sexual diversity, gynecological check-ups for trans men, among others.
Zumba.
–
