Hundreds of people participated this Saturday in the “Hike Solidarity for Breast Cancer“, organized by the Clínica Unión Médica del Norte and the Fundación Unión Médica, in preparation for the month of sensitization about him Cancer from Mom which is commemorated in October.
The central objective of the march was to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and the detection early onset of this disease, which affects millions of women in the world.
During the march, the senator SantiagoDaniel Rivera, highlighted the relevance of the checkups regular doctors, such as mammograms and sonography, in the fight against cancer of breast.
“The detection early save lives. It is crucial that the women undergo these exams regularly and adopt healthy lifestyle habits,” said Rivera, who also stressed that a feeding balanced diet and physical exercise are key components in prevention of the disease.
In the Republic Dominicanhe cancer breast represents the leading cause of death cancer in women.
According to the Institute National of Cancer Rosa Emilia Sánchez Pérez de Tavares (INCART), approximately 1,800 new cases are diagnosed in the country each year. According to the organizers of the hikethis figure reflects the urgent need to strengthen the campaigns of prevention and sensitizationsince early diagnosis can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment.
Rosa Vargas, president of the Medical Union Foundation, and Delcia Jiménez Rodríguez, member of the organizing committee, also emphasized the importance of self-exploration and the adoption of a feeding healthy as part of preventive strategies.
The hike It began in the facilities of the Clínica Unión Médica and traveled through key avenues of Santiagoconcluding at the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration.
The event was attended by authorities premises, staff doctornurses, and a wide public that supported the cause.
Mariana Moreno, vice mayor of Santiagopraised the initiative, stating that “today Santiago mobilizes for the health of our women. It is essential to continue educating and raising awareness to prevent cancer of breast”.
World figures
Worldwide, according to Organization World of Health (WHO), the cancer breast cancer affects more than 2.3 million women every year, and remains the leading cause of death from cancer between the women.
Likewise, the participants of the hike They pointed out that in the Republic Dominicanthe campaigns of awareness and prevention They are vital to reduce the impact of this disease in the female population.
