PUERTO MORELOS, Mexico — The state of Quintana Roo is launching activities to commemorate the month of breast cancer prevention, with Governor Mara Lezama announcing via social media that the state will be offering free mammograms to all women in the entity.
According to the announcement on Mara Lezama's social media, the municipality where these tests will be conducted is Puerto Morelos. The population is asked to attend in a timely manner on the dates established by the Government of Quintana Roo to receive this support.
Schedule and Required Documents for Free Mammograms in Puerto Morelos
According to the social media post by the Governor of Quintana Roo, the free mammograms in Puerto Morelos will be available from October 29 to October 31. The service will operate from 09:00 to 17:00 hours and is exclusively for women aged 40 to 65. Attendees will be required to bring specific documents to be seen.
The required documents are:
- A valid INE (Voter ID card)
- CURP (Unique Population Registry Code)
The Importance of Mammograms in Detecting Breast Cancer
Medical professionals in Mexico strongly emphasize the importance of these tests during the month commemorating breast cancer detection to save the lives of women across the country. This exam should be performed annually or every two years after turning 40.
The procedure for a mammogram, according to specialists, is very simple and takes at most 20 minutes. Women aged 40 to 65 who attend the breast cancer prevention appointment are asked to wear comfortable two-piece clothing (a blouse and pants) so they can only uncover their chest for the exam, which is performed with low-power laser rays.
The exam consists of taking X-rays that show the condition of the breast tissue, allowing for the early detection of breast cancer and other issues before symptoms begin. This early detection can increase the percentage of cures.
This initiative aims to detect signs of the disease early in order to decrease the mortality rate from this condition.
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