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Clinic 27 performed free mammograms to prevent breast cancer »

JESÚS LÓPEZ / FACTOR

PALAÚ, COAHUILA.- The Sub-Zone General Hospital with Family Medicine number 27, through the department of Preventive Medicine and Social work of said institution, carried out a mammography session yesterday, so it also continues with a permanent campaign.

This mammography study was carried out through the Mobile Unit to women over the age of 40 to 69 years, as well as to minors with a risk factor for a history of breast cancer, through a permanent campaign that continues within the health institution awareness and prevent breast cancer.

To access this study, the beneficiaries were recommended to schedule their appointment, so they had to go in hygienic conditions, for example without talcum powder, deodorant and cream, in addition to shaving the armpits.

Therefore, the female beneficiary population of this unit was also invited to take advantage of this permanent day, as well as to frequently attend their medical check-ups and the PrevenIMSS and Family Medicine offices where mammograms are scheduled throughout the year.

It was reported that the detection of breast cancer begins with prevention, so the IMSS also carries out a self-examination teaching campaign, giving the necessary information to motivate patients to also act as responsible for their age.

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