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Breast cancer already has a survival rate of 85%

On the occasion of the celebration of Breast Cancer Day on October 19, we were able to connect online to the Breast Cancer Prevention Talk offered by the AECC.

On October 19 we celebrated Breast Cancer Day to highlight that this pathology is the most frequent in the female population. Dr. Estíbaliz García, head of the prevention and health department of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), a Sacyr Foundation partner organization, gave this online talk open to Sacyr employees.

The doctor explained that the AECC invests almost €23 million in breast cancer research projects. It also offers free services for 18,000 patients and their families.

In Spain almost 36,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. The survival rate is 85% if the diagnosis is early. If it is metastatic, this percentage drops to 29%. Mammography after the age of 45 is the most reliable method of prevention. Breastfeeding is a relevant protective factor against breast cancer, especially if it lasts more than one year, as the doctor explained in her talk.

However, these percentages drop if lifestyle habits are bad. Smoking, alcohol, a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet lower survival rates.

 

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