Luzfrandy Contreras
A significant increase in breast cancer diagnoses is registered in the state of Táchira, and at an increasingly younger age, according to the information provided by Dr. Raquel Ariza, specialist doctor, the increase is registered worldwide and in our Táchira region. does not escape this reality. «In the year 2023 we close with thirty-five deaths here in San Cristóbal due to breast cancer»said.
Breast cancer has become the main oncological pathology in Venezuela, being the most common cause of death among Venezuelan women between 55 and 65 years old. “It is very important to highlight that before this figure was for women over 65 years of age, but it is decreasing every day,” he added.
Regarding the health system, the doctor highlighted some of the current limitations. «The public health system has only one specialist at the Central Hospital, since the other doctor unfortunately died. We have only one mastologist, who is also a surgeon, and she is the only one in the public sector that we have at this moment.
Despite these limitations, there are organizations and foundations that collaborate in the fight against breast cancer. «Foundations such as Seno y Vida, the Rotary Club and the Lions Club are encouraging this fight, and promoting self-examination,” said Ariza. Furthermore, he announced that A mammograph will soon be installed in the first healthcare center in the state“Thank God, new equipment arrived at the San Cristóbal Central Hospital, which is in the process of being installed and will be operational very soon,” added the specialist.
Breast and cervical cancer statistics rebound
For her part, the director of the Oncology Hospital, Amelia Fressel, stressed the importance of prevention during the pink month. «Breast cancer is the cancer that causes the most deaths worldwide, affecting both women and men. Most of the consultations at this health center are for breast pathology and digestive tract, although today we also have an uptick in cervical cancer.
Fressel also warned about the increase in cases of breast cancer in young patients and men. «The breast cancer consultation is overflowing, with very young and also male patients. “Breast cancer has an important parallel with the genetic area, so it is crucial to study the family tree and be aware of the controls.”
Both specialists agree that multiple Factors such as estrogen, stress and diet influence the increase in breast cancer cases. “It is necessary to become aware and act preventively to combat this disease that is wreaking havoc on our youth,” concluded Dr. Fressel.
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