In the framework of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Green Party Senator Maki Ortiz Domínguez highlighted the importance of strengthening public policies and prevention programs to reduce mortality from this disease. She therefore underscored the urgency of guaranteeing free access to mammograms and consolidating a true culture of prevention throughout the country.
“Breast cancer does not distinguish between age, social status, or gender. The key is to detect it early, treat it promptly, and empathically support those who face it,” said the senator, reiterating that information and awareness are essential tools for saving lives.
Ortiz Domínguez noted that breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
In Mexico, the Ministry of Health reports that in 2023, breast cancer had a mortality rate of 19.9 per 100,000 women aged 25 and over, with Sonora, Chihuahua, and Coahuila being the states with the highest rates. She emphasized that early detection and access to appropriate treatment are key factors in saving lives.
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The legislator said that the Green Party has actively joined this cause, promoting legislative actions and calls to improve public policies on breast health. In particular, she stressed the need to expand free access to mammograms throughout the country, especially in rural areas, where the lack of medical infrastructure limits preventive care.
She recalled that October symbolizes the collective fight against breast cancer, represented by the iconic pink ribbon, which since the 1990s has become a global symbol of hope, support, and solidarity. She also emphasized that this movement transforms fear into action, ignorance into knowledge, and stigma into solidarity, generating a positive impact on public health and the well-being of countless people.
Finally, Ortiz Domínguez called on citizens to actively participate in awareness-raising activities during the month of October and to maintain awareness throughout the year. “Prevention saves lives, and acting early makes all the difference,” she concluded.
