The reason we see so many people dressed in pink these days is that October is Cancer Prevention Month, and many institutions are sponsoring workshops, roundtables, and public discussions on cancer prevention. Last Friday, National Breast Cancer Day, Public Health Minister Rafael Sanchez Cardenas called on the population to be especially vigilant with regard to breast cancer that is one of the illnesses associated with the death of hundreds of women in this country. The good doctor said that prevention is the only way to survive this terrible disease, and it can only be countered with preventive measures, with routine breast examinations and early intervention.
During this activity there was testimony from three cancer survivors who told of their early detection and treatment of the disease. Doctor Veronica de la Rosa also spoke on the need for women to carry out self-examinations on a regular routine basis and report any possible lumps to the gynecologist. In October, the public is urged to wear pink.
35% of malignant tumors detected in the Dominican Republic are related to breast cancer, according to Ministry of Public Health data.
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El Nacional
MetroRD
22 October 2018
