Breast screening helps prevent cancer

by The Manila Times

Nov 28, 2022 12:24 am

Cancer is the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines after diseases of the heart and the vascular system. As such, the dreaded deadly illness remains a national priority in the country with significant implications for individuals, families, communities and the health system.

While females have a significantly higher risk (100 times more), males are not exempted from having it. One in 1,000 males gets breast cancer in their lifetime.

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