Last October 19, the International Day to Fight Breast Cancer—the most common cause of death from cancer in women globally—was commemorated, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). In addition to being a terrible and exhausting disease, it is also very expensive; This is what a breast cancer patient spends, on average.
Cancer occurs when cells grow and multiply abnormally in the mammary gland, causing tumors. Although this disease cannot be prevented, Nadine Gasman Zylbermann, Secretary of Health of Mexico City, explained that If diagnosed and treated in time, there is a 90% chance of cure.
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How much money does a woman suffering from breast cancer spend?
According to a report by UnoTV. Solving the costs of breast cancer vary depending on the stage. For example, A patient with triple negative cancer or stage 2 0 3 will have to pay around 4 to 5 million pesos for a complete treatment: between chemotherapies, surgeries, radiotherapies and immunotherapies
Although the costs rise enormously, survivors like Eréndira Hoyo assured that having a support network is, humanly, mandatory and indispensable:
“I have met many women around the world, we have a very beautiful community there between Latin America and Europe and Mexicans, obviously, who are also going through this disease, that is, cancer is a multidisciplinary disease”
What are the warning signs of breast cancer?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States explains that the warning signs of breast cancer can be different for each person; lMost people do not experience any symptoms while the cancer is in the early stages, which is why early detection is important.
Some of the signs and warning signs presented by the World Health Organization (WHO) are the following:
- A nodule or thickening of skin in the breast or armpit (under the arm), often without pain.
- Change in the size, shape or appearance of the breast, any asymmetry or alteration that is unusual requires professional medical attention.
- Dimpling, redness, cracking, inflammation, or other skin changes.
- Change in the appearance of the nipple or surrounding skin (areola), it may appear flattened or sunken.
- Discharge of abnormal or bloody fluid from the nipple.
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The Secretary of Health, Gasman Zylbermann, pointed out in a recent press conference that Mammography is the “most effective” method for diagnosing breast cancer. This study must be carried out from the age of 40 to 64.
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