The report ‘1,000 mammograms that save lives’, by the Avon Foundation for Women in partnership with the Colombian League Against Cancer, revealed that most cases of breast cancer occurred in Bucaramanga, Cartagena and Cucuta.
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In the world every 6 minutes a woman diesr because it does not have enough resources to detect this disease. The organizations have identified that many women do not access diagnostic help due to ignorance and little money.
In addition, breast cancer, if detected early, is curable in up to 98% of cases.
“Raising awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer is one of the pillars for which we work and expand through alliances. This first phase of our early detection initiative reaffirms the importance of giving more Colombians access to vital diagnostic aids like mammography. At the Avon Foundation we believe that a better world for women is a better world for all people”, explains the president of the Avon Foundation for Women Paola Rueda López.
The 98% of mammographic reports of the study corresponded to normal, benign or with suspicion of malignancy of less than 2%. 21 women representing 2% of the beneficiaries had mammographic reports with low to moderate suspicion (12), moderate (1), high moderate (2) highly suggestive of malignancy (5) and with known malignancy (1).
In addition, the 57% of positive cases they were identified in the cities of Bucaramanga, Cartagena and Cúcuta; each with 4 cases, Bogotá contributed an additional 10% with two cases. Barranquilla, Cali, Ibagué, Medellín, Montería, Neiva and Valledupar each contribute 5% with one case.
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The largest number of positive cases (43%) occurred andn women between 50 and 59 years, followed by women between 40-49 years old 24%. 30% of the positive cases are found in ages not considered high risk, 2 cases each 30-39, 70-79 and over 80. The foregoing confirms that at these ages follow-ups and the application of blood tests must continue. detection.
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