Awareness

Why your company should support Américas Amigas: benefits and impact on the 2030 Agenda

Companies that align their operations with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals not only strengthen their corporate social responsibility, but also demonstrate a real commitment to a sustainable future.

28.8.2024

Support Américas Amigas: social responsibility that saves lives

In today's corporate landscape, a commitment to social responsibility, sustainability and ESG practices is not just a trend, but a necessity for companies that want to stand out as leaders in social impact.

23.7.2024

Breast cancer patients, know your rights and how to access them

The fight against breast cancer goes beyond medical challenges. Knowing and accessing the rights guaranteed by law is very important when it comes to ensuring the best treatment and achieving a better quality of life.

23.7.2024

Américas Amigas supports the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The model of actions aimed at health, education, gender equality and reducing inequalities promoted by the UN is supported and followed by Américas Amigas in all its actions. Not only do we disseminate knowledge and donations, but we also promote gender equality and equitable access to health.

What is a biopsy and what is it used for?

The positive or negative diagnosis for breast cancer is made by performing a biopsy, a procedure in which a small amount of breast tissue is removed for evaluation by a pathologist.

Learn how to reduce the risk of getting cancer

The National Cancer Institute (Inca) estimates 600,000 new cases of cancer in Brazil in 2019. This means that around 3% of the Brazilian population will develop some type of cancer this year alone.

Why is mammography so important?

Mammography is the test that presents the best cost-benefit ratio for detecting breast cancer, since when performed annually by women over 40 years of age it contributes to reducing mortality from the disease.