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DIF Tamaulipas performs 419 mammograms to prevent breast cancer

CD. VICTORIA, TAMAULIPAS, NOVEMBER 17, 2022.- Four hundred and nineteen women from the municipalities of Güemez, Hidalgo, Méndez, Soto la Marina, Victoria, Xicoténcatl, Jaumave, Tula and Ocampo underwent mammography examinations, thanks to the campaign that the Tamaulipas DIF System carried out from 10 to 11 October. November , as a preventive measure against breast cancer.

Thus, from the first days of management of the president of the DIF system
Tamaulipas, María de Villarreal, results are generated, in this and other important areas
assistance, in favor of the most vulnerable sectors.

The director general of the DIF, Gencarlo Bonetta Cavazos, informed that with this service that
provided free of charge by the agency and the Ministry of Health, 55 women were treated
from 40 to 49 years; 160 between 50 and 59 years old; 102, aged 60 to 69 and 2 women aged 70 to 79
years.

The Ministry of Health has sent the results of these medical tests to DIF Tamaulipas
alert patients; those with abnormal results are referred to the Clinic of
Breast for control and timely follow-up.

It should be remembered that October 19 is International Breast Cancer Day.
Mama, and in response to this, the DIF Tamaulipas has carried out various activities a
raise awareness of this disease.

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