A year back Cotillas Towers campaign for breast cancer prevention, which this year will check in the municipality torreñas 1,097 between 50 and 69 years.
This preventive program of the Ministry of Health, which began in the town in 1996 and with the collaboration of the local council, the local board of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the Township Health Center, seeks to "reduce mortality of this disease and improve the quality of life for patients, "said Councilwoman Torrena of Health, Inmaculada Fernández.
So, since last Thursday May 2 mobile unit installed in the Master Don Angel Palazón esplanade, opposite the old Town Hall, conducts reviews mammograms through the torreñas that have previously been cited by letter.
"Any woman who makes two years that has not been done mammography and has not received a letter citing it should contact the Health Center or doctor for an appointment," he explains.
Early Diagnosis
"It's important to get an early diagnosis and every year we are pleased that participation and awareness are increasing," says the councilor Torrena, who notes that "in the last biennium 2011-2012 have attended these screenings more than 73 % of women cited, higher than the regional average, which is from 70'1% ".
Breast cancer is one of the health issues that most impact among the female group, and despite the scientific advances achieved in recent times, since it is still the best way to improve your chances of healing.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Las Torres de Cotillas