Last Saturday (21), hundreds of women in Canoas took advantage of open health units to undergo preventive cancer screenings. In total, 359 women underwent cytopathological examination (prevention of cervical and uterine cancer) and 218 were referred for breast examinations.
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Among the women who sought care was Camila Vieira, a 26-year-old young mother from the Rio Branco neighborhood. After noticing a change in her body during breastfeeding, Camila sought medical attention and was informed about the joint effort. She highlighted the importance of self-examination and seeking professional assistance in case of doubts, regardless of the month being Pink October.
Positive evaluation of professionals
Nurses Camila Oliveira and Jéssica Souza, who worked in the units during the joint effort, assessed the demand for care as very positive. They highlighted the importance of the campaign in offering tests for early diagnosis of cervical and breast cancer. The nurses also recalled that those who were unable to participate in the joint effort can visit the health unit during the week to undergo exams.
Mutirão’s services in numbers
Cytopathological collections: 359
IST rapid tests: 133
Medical consultations: 321
Request for glycated hemoglobin: 78
Mammogram request: 218
Blood pressure check: 413
PICS: 117
Waiting room activities: 41
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