Early Diagnosis
Created in 2015, the Exam Donation Program aims to promote access to early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer for people in socially vulnerable situations. The donated exams, which include mammography, ultrasound, MRI, biopsy (Core, FNAC and Mammotomy), anatomopathological analysis and immunohistochemical analysis, are carried out in partner hospitals and clinics or during actions in which the exams are carried out in a mobile unit (cart) taken to regions that lack access to these exams.
About the project
The Americas Friends Program for the Donation of Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Tests takes place throughout the year throughout Brazil. In addition to donating exams in clinics, laboratories and partner hospitals throughout Brazil, the program also includes free care and exams in Mobile Units (carts and ships).
Every year during the Pink October Campaign, the actions are intensified and the cart travels through communities in the municipality of São Paulo, municipalities in the metropolitan region and cities on the coast and in the interior of the state.
All the people who come to the clinic with a change in their mammogram are taken in by the Américas Amigas Patient Navigation Program, all the necessary procedures are carried out free of charge and they are followed up until the diagnosis is clarified.
Since 2015, more than 80,000 exams have been donated.
Every year during the Pink October Campaign, the actions are intensified and the cart travels through communities in the municipality of São Paulo, municipalities in the metropolitan region and cities on the coast and in the interior of the state.
All the people who come to the clinic with a change in their mammogram are taken in by the Américas Amigas Patient Navigation Program, all the necessary procedures are carried out free of charge and they are followed up until the diagnosis is clarified.
Since 2015, more than 80,000 exams have been donated.
+ 1,200,000 mammograms
This is done using donated mammography machines installed in public and philanthropic hospitals throughout Brazil.
+More than 80,000 tests carried out
Donated breast cancer detection and diagnosis, carried out in mobile units, clinics, laboratories and partner hospitals.
Operating in all 26 Brazilian states
1 breast cancer detected for every 140 mammograms performed*
*Average ofthe actions carried out.
See some of our actions
Pink October is coming, be a company that saves lives
This international movement goes beyond a simple campaign; it is a global mobilization that seeks to raise awareness and educate the population about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer, a disease that, when detected in time, has great chances of treatment and cure.
Américas Amigas action in Pink October 2023
Started at the end of September 2023, the Mobile Unit's journey in the state of São Paulo lasted until the first half of December.
Women Friends Action - Women's Month 2023
The Women Friends Month 2023 action lasted 10 days, starting on March 8, International Women's Day, and ending on March 19.
Américas Amigas Action in Complexo do Alemão - RJ
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Women Friends - Amazon Season
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Women Friends - Pink October 2022
The Women Friends action is part of the Americas Friends Program for the Donation of Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Tests and takes place throughout the year throughout the country. Check it out!
Blog
In the fight against breast cancer, the best weapon is information.
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An article published on @cnnbrasil talks about Américas Amigas' pink October action "Inspire Courage and Hope" and provides some important figures from this work.
Américas Amigas Among the 100 Best NGOs in Brazil for the Third Consecutive Year
With immense joy and gratitude, we announce that Américas Amigas has been elected one of the 100 best NGOs in Brazil for the third year running.
Pink October is coming, be a company that saves lives
This international movement goes beyond a simple campaign; it is a global mobilization that seeks to raise awareness and educate the population about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer, a disease that, when detected in time, has great chances of treatment and cure.
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