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Women Request 70% of Services at Lara Oncology Center
Lara's oncology center indicates that women request most of the services, highlighting the importance of awareness
TL;DR
- Women constitute about 70% of patients at Lara state's largest free oncology center, the SAO.
- The majority of female patients are diagnosed with breast, ovarian, or cervical cancer.
- The SAO director suggests higher female attendance is due to greater health awareness and responsibility, not necessarily more risk factors.
- Ovarian cancer is estimated to account for 30% of cancer diagnoses in women in Venezuela.
- Constant gynecological check-ups are crucial for early detection of ovarian cancer, which often has silent symptoms.
- The SAO will conduct educational and preventive campaigns throughout May, which is ovarian cancer prevention month.