Breast cancer patients launch ‘Rosiest Days’ campaign | Leader in Social Information
The Spanish Cancer Group (Gepac) and its breast cancer arm (Ascama) have launched the traditional “Rosiest Days” campaign to raise awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection of the disease.
On the occasion of the celebration of World Breast Cancer Day this Saturday, Gepac explained that the campaign will take place from October 21 to 23 at its headquarters in Madrid.
These days there will be a variety of free online seminars and seminars designed by and for breast cancer patients and their families, which can be seen on the Gepac website.
In addition, this initiative will be disseminated on social networks with the hashtag #Losdíasmásrosas24. A total of three free seminars will be offered, with the participation of expert professionals in the field.
On Monday, October 21, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., a seminar on “The Importance of Exercise in Preventing Osteoporosis in Women with Breast Cancer” will be taught by Monica Castellanos, an oncology exercise specialist at the Center for Exercise and Cancer.
OTHER SEMINARS
On the same day, a seminar “Learn to increase your self-esteem” will be held, led by Gepac psycho-oncologist Alvaro Golvano.
On Wednesday, October 23, at 17:00, there will be a seminar on “Desire, pleasure and sexual health”, led by La Higuera Association members Sara Manzano and Elordi García.
Gepac explained that the purpose of these events is to educate patients so they can take a more active role in their process and learn first-hand about the healthcare professionals involved in the process.
Similarly, this patient group has organized other free online seminars that can be accessed via the Internet and will cover a variety of topics of interest to patients. All of them will be distributed on the group’s social networks.
BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer is a tumor that arises in the breast tissue, consisting of lobules or mammary glands, milk ducts or tubes that carry milk from the lobules to the nipple, and fatty and connective tissue that forms breast cancer. Surrounds ducts and lobules, blood and lymphatic vessels.
This type of tumor is more common in women than men, accounting for approximately 1% of cases. All people can develop this type of cancer and it will depend on age, family and personal medical history and lifestyle whether they are at greater or lesser risk of getting it.
Early breast cancer usually has no symptoms, so it is important to get checked regularly. They are usually based on palpation of the breasts, armpits, neck, chest area and possibly ultrasound and/or mammography.