Tahoe State Hospital opens women’s class

Tools such as self-examination and adherence to the Community of Madrid screening programs are vital to ensure that treatment, if necessary, is as conservative and minimally invasive as possible. Given that mammograms are indicated starting at age 50, there has been a strong emphasis on the importance of women ages 20–25 to 49 incorporating self-exams as another health habit.

The first presentation of the day explained how to do self-exams (ideally monthly) and what to do if you notice a lump in your breast.

The Community of Madrid breast pathology screening program was then described and the particularities of women with breast prostheses were explained, emphasizing that the fact of their use does not exempt them from the same medical care, including mammography if indicated.

The pathology of the breast during breastfeeding was further explained, with an emphasis on the changes that the breast undergoes during this stage, and the first part of the event ended with an exciting intervention by two breast cancer survivors, thanks to the collaboration of the Spanish Association against Breast Cancer. Cancer and the Unicca Coastal Association, which sparked discussion among the participants.

After a short break, the second part of the session took place, during which participants joined a workshop led by professionals at Tahoe University Hospital, where participating women received practical instructions on how to conduct a self-examination.

According to Dr. Maria Olavarrieta, chief of gynecology and obstetrics services at Tahoe University Hospital, early detection offers a better prognosis and higher survival rates.