World Day for breast cancer

Today, the 19th October is the World day against Breast Cancer. This problem affects about 22,000 women each year. This dangerous disease has psycological consequences too.The  47% of women with breast cancer suffer of any psychological disorder during the illness. The Spanish Association Against Cancer, inform women over 40 years on the most relevant aspects of breast cancer.The campaign highlights the high incidence of breast cancer among women: one in 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime.However, breast cancer survival has improved markedly in recent years. Regular mammograms and the progress of the treatments can cure rates of 90%.

Written by Mª De La Sierra and Saúl.