Decrease the mortality associated with breast cancer and increase the quality of life of those who suffer from it.
These are the main objectives one more year of the prevention campaign against this disease in Las Torres de Cotillas, in which 1,466 women aged between 50 and 69 years have been cited for the realization of the corresponding mammograms.
These tests are already done in a mobile unit located in front of the old City Hall and any woman who has not been cited by letter should contact your health center or office to make an appointment.
It is noteworthy that next year will be cited all women in that age range from the health card records (about 1,750 women).
Since 1996
Active until May 29, this program, which began in 1996 in the municipality, is organized again by the Ministry of Health, with the collaboration of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), the local council and the centers of Health.
A campaign that in Las Torres de Cotillas has a high commitment from patients, since the participation rate in the municipality during the 2015-2016 biennium was 72%, while in the Region of Murcia it was 71%. two%.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Las Torres de Cotillas