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Post by account_disabled on Feb 22, 2024 9:48:57 GMT
in an in-person event, under the necessary health measures, external breast prostheses were delivered to women with mastectomy (breast removal) caused by breast cancer. This action was the result of the alliance made during the month of october by the alma foundation and bayer de méxico for the benefit of mexican women. “this delivery is only part of what we were able to do thanks to the support of bayer, derived from the pink month. In total, we delivered more than 70 prostheses to low-income women, we managed to perform 3 breast reconstruction surgeries and we printed nearly a thousand copies of breast bra , a book that raises awareness of how to educate girls about the development of their breasts. Physical,” explains dr. Rina gitler, founder of the alma foundation. "we are convinced that prevention cannot be reduced to just one month, which is why for us the whole year is pink." let us remember that, in support of the fight against cancer in women, bayer dressed in pink during october by allocating 10 pesos for each product purchased in the country, in its women's health line. With this action, bayer achieved the sum of $1 million pesos, of which half was allocated to the alma foundation Saudi Arabia Mobile Number List to continue generating education, detection and timely care of cancer in women. “we are proud to help this cause. We are a company committed to the prevention and care of diseases, providing our human and operational resources to achieve people's well-being. These women are a source of inspiration for us at bayer, and they invite us to continue our commitment to society,” declared alejandra menache, corporate social responsibility manager at bayer de méxico, during the delivery ceremony. Women and cancer some of the types of cancer that most frequently affect women are cancers of the breast, colon and rectum, endometrium, lung, cervix, skin and ovary. 1 in mexico, more women are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other type of cancer and the most affected age group is between 40 and 59 years old. 2 among women who die from breast cancer, 1% are young people between 15 and 29 years old; 13% are between 30 and 44 years old and more than a third (38%) are between 45 and 59 years old; and almost half (48%) die after age 59. 3 the number of deaths caused by this disease has increased alarmingly in recent years, mainly due to the delay in starting treatment, the delay in seeking medical attention after a woman presents a possible symptom of breast cancer. Or due to delays in the health system, particularly in the definitive diagnosis.
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