National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign held worldwide in October, with the intention of making society aware of the early diagnosis of breast cancer. The mobilization also aims to disseminate preventive data and emphasizes the importance of looking carefully at health, in addition to fighting for rights such as medical care and emotional support, ensuring quality treatment.
During the month, several institutions address the topic to encourage women to take their exams and many even make them available. Initiatives like this are essential for prevention, since in the early stages, the disease is asymptomatic.
Prevention greatly increases the chances of a cure! Perform the breast self-examination monthly.
The health service must be sought even if you have no symptoms!
Every woman aged 40 years or over should seek an outpatient clinic or health center to perform a clinical breast exam annually, in addition, every woman between 50 and 69 years old must have at least one mammogram every two years.
