ZACATECAS.- Between 2019 and 2020 219 women died by Cancer cervical and breast.
In addition, during the first half of 2021 they were confirmed 26 cases of breast cancer and 6 of cervical cancer.
Alvaro Garcia Rodriguez, state responsible for the breast cancer program, reported that in the first half of 2021, 4 thousand 337 mastographs for the detection of breast cancer, of which 26 tested positive.
For the detection of cervical cancer they were made 4 thousand 222 cytologies Y 2 thousand 967 PCR tests for detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), finding 6 cancer positive patients.
The deaths
The doctor reported that in last two years 157 women died of breast cancer, (87 in 2019 and 20 in 2020); while in 2019, 32 women died of cervical cancer; and in 2020 30 died from the same disease.
“The behavior of this type of cancer has evolved dynamically, before it was due to poor detection in terms of screening, now breast cancer is the most common type of cancer,” he said.
Increase check-ups
Derived from awareness-raising activities and the different programs that the Zacatecas Ministry of Health (SSZ) applies, more and more women come for their routine check-ups, which could detect a type of early stage cancer and avoid complications, and even death.
However, he acknowledged that there are still patients who come when
“They feel a big ball in their chest”, the cancer is usually advanced; however, the necessary care is provided.
Currently the SSZ has 16 matographers To screen for possible breast cancer, all services are free and women can come from 8:00 in the morning to 3:00 in the afternoon.
The ages
The doctor reported that mammography It is advisable from the age of 40; while the 25 it is necessary for women to PCR test and of the 35 and up the cytological test, which are carried out in each health unit.
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