Cancer is an illness that affects men and women, but in the case of women there is a type that is particular and, unfortunately, very prevalent. Here the data:
To reduce the prevalence and mortality of cervical cancer, the second most common in Mexican womenthe Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has reduced the time for detection and initiation of treatment in its beneficiaries; This type of cancer is one of the most curable when it is discovered and treated in time, said Dr. José Luis López Obispo.
The coordinator of Medical Programs of the IMSS Oncological Care Coordination highlighted that in the current Social Security administration and particularly the last two years, in hospitals and medical units of the Institute to confirm the diagnosis in an average of 30 days and initiate treatment in a period less than or equal to 21 days.
For this, he said, they carry out screening tests such as the detection of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) through the Pap test, which must be carried out in women who have started their sexual life or who are over 25 years old, as well as the application of the vaccine to girls and young people between nine and 14 years old..
He highlighted that Social Security The application of this vaccine has also begun in males from this population group because they are vectors in this type of infection.In Family Medicine Units (FMU), effective multipurpose vaccines are applied for nine viruses, including HPV.
“It is worth carrying out this type of vaccination in the young population that is going to begin sexual activity in the future and thus reduce the risk of contagion of this type of virus, which is the one that has been most associated with the development of cervical cancer,” he pointed out.
The specialist of IMSS invited beneficiaries and the general population to come at least once a year to request the evaluation of health personnel and the performance of the Pap test.so that if there is any abnormal growth of cells in the cervix, a colposcopy is performed to confirm the diagnosis and start intervention in a timely manner.
Dr. López Obispo explained that Social Security offers chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy treatment for women who are diagnosed with locally advanced cancer, with the aim of preventing the lesion from progressing and spreading to other organs of the body..
“The general director of the IMSS, Zoé Robledo, has given precise instructions to assist our beneficiaries and the Oncology Care Coordination to seek the best indicators, support the population, guide them and ensure that they have the necessary supplies, medications and personnel,” he stated.
The dimension of cervical cancer in Mexico
He highlighted that in Latin America this type of cancer represents the third most common neoplasm in women, with an estimate that exceeds 63 thousand cases annually; In our country it affects women between 50 and 57 years of age to a greater extent.a population that registers great activity both at work and at home, In 2022 it ranked second as the most common cancer in women with an estimated 10,348 new cases throughout the country..
He indicated that In 2024, Social Security granted more than 400,000 consultations to women for this condition. and that in the first half of this year, more than 260 thousand services were provided with emphasis on the timely detection of cervical cancer.
Regarding the anniversary, he explained that it was instituted in 2019 through a decree of the Legislative Branch in order to raise awareness about the importance and early prevention of this disease.
“There is no doubt that information is the most valuable thing we can provide as an Institute. Many beneficiaries are afraid to seek care or receive screening because they think it is invading a part of their privacy. That is why we explain in detail what the objective is and that it is possible to cure the disease when it is discovered in its initial stage, in addition, they will not waste much time and the attention of the staff is friendly,” he assured.
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