In commemoration of the global fight against breast cancer, Women and men joined together in support of the League Against Cancer, Cesar section, and the Unicentro Shopping Center, to carry out the Second Day of Love and Solidarity.
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This event aimed to encourage those fighting this disease and remember those who have lost the battle in Valledupar.
Graciela Fuentes de Vergel, member of the Foundation, highlighted the importance of this day. “Today we are commemorating the fight against breast cancer and awareness is being raised of the importance of fighting this disease”.
He added that “Breast cancer is not preventable because there is no vaccine against this disease, but it can be avoided, diagnosed early and an early diagnosis saves a life”.
Self-assessment is essential in the early detection of breast cancer, and Graciela illustrated to attendees how to do it properly. “Doing a self-examination or breast examination is necessary because sometimes we are the ones who know our body, and if we are the ones who know our body we can recognize any abnormality we have.”, he explained to EL PILÓN.
For her part, the president of the League Against Cancer, Cesar Section, Yolanda Castillo de Calderón, emphasized the importance of early detection. “We renew hope for women who go through this disease and we remember that early detection saves lives, I invite all women and men to perform their self-examination, clinical examination and mammography”he explained.
The event had the support of companies in the city such as Madrina Rosa, Nestor Paez Salón Estético, Diva Maria Estética, Karen Guerrero, Leidy Paris, Facialtec and SmartFit.
TESTIMONY OF FIGHT
Diana Salgado was diagnosed 21 years ago. When someone asked her about cancer, it was scary for her. ““Cancer was like having a lion on my back and I knew I had to walk, but when I walked I found many angels,” Indian.
For her, finding a place in the Cesar Sectional League Against Cancer Foundation has helped her a lot with this process. “When I found many angels, there in League (…) they helped me in that process and after 20 years, I no longer ask God for anything, I just thank him”.
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Right now she is in a new battle with another illness in her body as a result of the disease. “I was diagnosed with severe heart disease and I have, well, I say that my heart has enlarged to love more.”.
Through so many hearts that she has found along the way, it has been a strength, peace and joy for her, but above all, “always clinging to God, always”.
For her, it is important that all women do not neglect their prevention, having their exams and self-evaluation. “I, personally, think that it helps a lot not to get depressed because depression lowers your defenses. and this is when cancer can be lethal and make us more vulnerable”.
By: Daniela Girón Rumié.
