Las patients Hispanic They usually have less incidence of cancer of mama in relation to those of Caucasian origin, with the aggravating factor that they usually reach queries in advanced stages of the disease.
This observation was made by the Venezuelan doctor Aixa Soyano, from the Department of Breast Oncology of the Moffitt Cancer Centerlocated in Florida.
Globally, the cancer of mama is the second cancer most common, surpassed only by cancer of skin. It is estimated that, currently, 30% of all new diagnoses of cancer in women it is because cancer in the breasts.
In the particular case of the women dominicanDr. Soyano said that “the cancer of mama is number one in incidence and number one in mortality.”
Compared to the rest of Latin America, Republic Dominican ranks 13th in incidencebut number four in mortality from cancer of mama for each 100 mil women.
The complications of the disease come from the fact that, through the gangliacan navigate to other organs, especially the lungs, and spread throughout the body.
According to the specialist, the probability of suffering cancer of mama increases in women that begin their process menstrual at early ages, around nine or 10 years old, possibly caused by fluctuations in estrogen in the organism.
Approximately 66% of cases of cancer of mama are diagnosed at a localized stage, before the cancer has spread outside the breast, when it is easier to treat. 15% have a family history of cancer of mamaincreasing the probability of developing cancer when the diagnosis has been in a first-degree relative (mother, sister or daughter).
Changes in the mama
Soyano explained the steps to carry out a self-examination of mama to look for changes in the breast area: lump, lumpiness, swelling, sunken nipple, redness, peeling, or discharge.
Prevention
The oncologist called for improving the styles of lifeengaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing alcohol consumption and eliminating tobacco, as preventive ways to maintain a healthy body.
He also spoke about the possibility of carrying out a mastectomy prophylactic or chemotherapy preventive, especially patients with genetic factors such as the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes, as well as family history, not only of cancer of mamabut of any type of cancer.
Image of doctors Aixa Soyano and Roberto Díaz. (CLAUDIA FERNÁNDEZ)
About the mammographyspecified that this test allows detecting changes in the tissues in millimeter sizes before the lump can be palpated. He recommended her to patients without history, annually, starting at age 40.
“The mammography of detection saves lives,” he said.
About him Moffitt Center
Moffitt Cancer Centerleading research and treatment center for cancer globally recognized, is expanding its global reach by providing access to its specialized care to patients of the Republic Dominican.
Moffitt Cancer Center has formed strategic alliances with two important international insurance companies in the country, Seguros Reservas and WorldWide Seguros, to allow patients access advanced treatments against cancer in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Roberto Díaz, from the Department of Radiation Oncology, showed metrics where he points out that the rates of survival in Moffitt Cancer Center Not only are they better than others hospitals in the United States, but even surpass those of other hospitals oncologists designated by the National Cancer Institute, with a survival of 60% compared to the 47% presented by the rest of the hospitals in the United States.
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