Action at Santa Casa highlights everything from prevention to early diagnosis of breast cancer
Focused on patients, companions, and staff, the program included lectures, games, physical activities, aesthetic care, and many cultural attractions
The program, aimed at raising awareness among patients, companions, staff, and other visitors of Santa Casa, took place on the morning of this Thursday, the 23rd, in the institution's internal square. Through lectures, games, physical activities, aesthetic care, and many cultural attractions, the action provided information on habits and care that contribute to the prevention of breast cancer.
"We came with the main objective of health education, as we need to lower the mortality rates regarding breast cancer, as well as cervical cancer in Brazil. And we know that the greatest tool for this is education, to disseminate more information. So we assembled a team of students, professionals, and specialists, who are providing updated information on prevention, what the care is, and the most important signs and symptoms," highlighted nurse Milton Miranda, one of the coordinators of the action.
In addition to working on clarifying the topic, the event also provided participants with the scheduling of mammograms, the most effective exam for the early diagnosis of the disease.
"Today's action is special. It is a playful movement with a lot of excitement, so that we women can remember and reinforce the information about breast cancer prevention with our families, our relatives, our friends, and everyone. We already have over 60 mammograms scheduled and we will seek to expand our service and facilitate early diagnosis," stated Maria Alves Belém, Director of Operational Technical Support at Santa Casa.
Professor Maria Pantoja, 52, who went to Santa Casa to schedule an appointment for her sister, came across the action and took the opportunity to learn more about breast cancer prevention and also schedule a mammogram.
"I came to schedule an X-ray for my sister and the attendant in the department asked me if I wanted to attend a lecture. I saw that they were scheduling mammograms, so I took the opportunity to schedule mine right away. For me, this is very important because I am taking care of myself and I also share the information with other friends," said the professor, who left the action with her mammogram scheduled for the first week of November.
For public servant Ludineia Monteiro, it is essential that women of all ages inform themselves and pay attention to prevention, and that health institutions, such as Santa Casa, work on disseminating information.
"This moment here is of extreme importance, precisely to clarify. I am still at an age where breast exams are not frequently requested and I do not have cases of breast cancer in my family, but it is something that catches my attention because in the future I will need to do the exams. And I take this opportunity to congratulate Santa Casa, because here is a sector of great visibility and I think it is an ideal sector, doing this action," she concluded.
