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What is the Patient-Friendly Americas Program?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/o-que-e-o-programa-americas-amigas-de-navegacao-de-pacientes

At Americas Amigas the Patient Navigation Program begins when the person assisted by the Americas Amigas Donation Program for Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer presents an altered mammogram or ultrasound image, which...

Secret Santa for the Good
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/amigo-secreto-bem

Did you also know that the incidence of breast cancer is increasing year by year and that the chance of a cure may lie in the detection and diagnosis detection and diagnosis of the disease?...

Mammography
www.americasamigas.org.br/mamografia

Mammography is a type of x-ray performed on a device called a mammography machine, which compresses the breast and generates high-quality images capable of revealing the existence of early signs of breast cancer....

Risk factors for breast cancer - Family history
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/fatores-de-risco-para-cancer-de-mama-historico-familiar

Among the risk factors for breast cancer to be analysed in preventive examinations and diagnoses of cancer, the family history is one of the main ones, since the occurrence of the disease in other first degree relatives may indicate the existence of a factor...

Breast cancer is curable
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/cancer-de-mama-tem-cura

The early early detection is one of the most efficient methods used for diagnosis of cancer. This is because when breast cancer is detected early, the chances of curing the disease are up to 95%....

A dream that turns 10 years old: reducing mortality from Breast Cancer
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/10-anos-reduzindo-mortalidade-cancer-de-mama

With the mission of bringing information and working directly for the detection and diagnosis diagnosis of the disease, we created the NGO Amigas Américas to offer free examinations, equipping health institutions and training responsible professionals...

Myths and truths
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/mitos-e-verdades

Did you also know that the incidence of breast cancer is increasing year by year and that the chance of a cure may lie in the detection and diagnosis detection and diagnosis of the disease?...

What is the difference between mammography and ultrasound?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/diferenca-mamografia-ultrassom

It is even the basis for mammography, the main test for early detection early detection breast cancer. Do you know the difference between mammography and breast ultrasound?...

Our History
www.americasamigas.org.br/nossa-historia

Its mission is to promote, nationwide, a reduction in breast cancer mortality among the socially vulnerable population through awareness, information and access to detection and early early // our focus....

Donation of Tests on Ships
www.americasamigas.org.br/doacao-de-exames-em-navios

Through early diagnosiswe have increased cure rates to up to 98% by taking tests to socially vulnerable women all over Brazil....

Donate
www.americasamigas.org.br/quero-doar

The mission of Américas Amigas is to promote activities nationwide to reduce breast cancer mortality, mainly benefiting the socially vulnerable population, by detecting and early early of the disease....

National Mammography Day - 5 February
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/dia-nacional-da-mamografia-5-de-fevereiro

On National Mammography Day (February 5), Américas Amigas alerts for the importance of diagnosis earlyInstituted four years ago by a bill of the Minister of Human Rights, Maria do Rosário, February 5 is the National Day of Mammography...

Pink October 2021: Mammography 40+
www.americasamigas.org.br/campanha-2021

We know that the. diagnosis diagnosis increases in up to 95% the chances of cure and we need to unite so that more and more women have this chance....

Pink October is coming, be a company that saves lives
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/outubro-rosa-esta-chegando-seja-uma-empresa-que-salva-vidas

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 which, when detected in time, has great...

Donation of examinations
www.americasamigas.org.br/doacao-de-exames

Diagnosis Early Diagnosis. Created in 2015, the Test Donation Program aims to promote access for people in situations of social vulnerability to the detection and early early of breast cancer....

Work with us
www.americasamigas.org.br/trabalhe-conosco

Its mission is to reduce breast cancer mortality rates among Brazilian women, especially those in situations of social vulnerability, by promoting the detection and early early // come and fight breast cancer with us....

Why is mammography so important?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/mamografia-tao-importante

This is not only because the detection and early diagnosis increase the chances of a cure, but also because clinical and surgical treatment at an early stage of the disease allows for a less aggressive or mutilating approach....

Cancer has no single cause
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/cancer-nao-tem-causa-unica

Therefore, one of our pillars of action is awareness, so that more and more people know about the disease and the importance of prevention and diagnosis. diagnosis diagnosis....

Breast cancer patient rights
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/direitos-do-paciente-com-cancer-de-mama

Did you know that the incidence of breast cancer is increasing year on year and that the chance of a cure may lie in detection and early early. of the disease? When diagnosed the chances of curing breast cancer are up to 95%....

Women Friends - Partners
www.americasamigas.org.br/mulheres-amigas-parceiros

It is these partners who, alongside our supporters, volunteers and donors, help us to promote the detection and early early of breast cancer, which increases the chances of curing the disease. // meet our supporters. Blog....

Pink Ribbon - Américas Amigas
www.americasamigas.org.br/laco-cor-de-rosa

Detection and diagnosis. diagnosis increases the chances of cure by up to 95%....

12 famous people who overcame breast cancer
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/12-famosas-que-superaram-o-cancer-de-mama

Often, the diagnosis knocks down our self-esteem and we need constant support to get back on our feet and face the disease head-on. And that's where inspiring stories from famous people can serve as a lesson to us....

Donation Fixed Unit
www.americasamigas.org.br/doacao-unidade-fixa

This has always been the goal of Américas Amigas, to bring the early diagnosis to people in situations of social vulnerability throughout Brazil // learn more about the action. Donation of tests. See how effective the actions in fixed units are....

Glenda Kozlowski calls attention to Pink October: "We need to take care of ourselves"
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/glenda-kozlowski-chama-a-atencao-para-o-outubro-rosa-precisamos-nos-cuidar

Glenda emphasized that, in addition to the traditional tests, the public should also pay attention to the signs of their own bodies, which can make it possible to early diagnosis and thus a happy ending: "There's also self-examination, which you can do at home while you're taking a drink....

Volunteer with us
www.americasamigas.org.br/seja-nosso-voluntario

Its mission is to reduce breast cancer mortality rates among Brazilian women, especially those in situations of social vulnerability, by promoting the detection and early early // come and fight breast cancer with us....

Become our partner
www.americasamigas.org.br/seja-nosso-parceiro

Its mission is to reduce breast cancer mortality rates among Brazilian women, especially those in situations of social vulnerability, by promoting the detection and early early // come and fight breast cancer with us....

FIDI - Live with Dr Vivian Milani and Suzana Gullo (13/10)
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/fidi-live-com-dra-vivian-milani-e-suzana-gullo-13-10

On October 13, we had the pleasure of being represented by our supporter and friend, businesswoman Suzana Gullo, who held a live event with Dr. Vivian Milani, a radiologist specializing in women's health and manager of diagnostic services. diagnostic services manager at...

What we do
www.americasamigas.org.br/o-que-fazemos

Américas Amigas' mission is to promote activities throughout the country to reduce breast cancer mortality, mainly benefiting the socially vulnerable population, by detecting and early early of the disease....

Friendly Americas
www.americasamigas.org.br/

Since 2009, Américas Amigas has been dedicated to donating tests for the detection and diagnostictraining health professionals and providing awareness and information to women all over Brazil. Always aware. Sustainable development....

Pink October
www.americasamigas.org.br/outubrorosa

An international awareness movement aimed at preventing Breast Cancer and alerting people to the importance of early diagnosis and thus reduce the death rate from the disease. SEE MORE. Pink October. in the world....

Pink October - 2020
www.americasamigas.org.br/campanha-2020

Roda de conversa sobre o câncer de mama e a importância do diagnóstico precoce. < Clique aqui e veja como foi >. Mulheres Amigas. Doação de Exames de Detecção & Diagnóstico. do câncer de mama. na UNIFESP.

Americas Amigas and partners take mammography van to 5 regions of São Paulo and offer free exams
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/carreta-mamografia-exames-gratuitos-outubro-rosa

The truck will tour municipalities in Greater São Paulo and offer free tests to detect and diagnosis for women in situations of social vulnerability. The month of October is globally known for spreading the....

Journey
www.americasamigas.org.br/navegacao-de-pacientes

Diagnosis Early Diagnosis. Learn about the stages of our care journey. Stages of the Journey Diagnosis....

Business group 'embraces' fight against breast cancer
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/grupo-empresarial-abraca-luta-contra-o-cancer-de-mama

AMD organized a social event for all employees, where Américas Amigas representatives Barbara Sobel and Francisca Harley gave an enlightening talk on the importance of the early diagnosis....

Breast Cancer in Men
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/cancer-de-mama-em-homens

This increase in mapped cases may be related to increased awareness of breast cancer in men and the consequent increase in diagnosis of these cases....

Women Friends - Amazonia
www.americasamigas.org.br/temporada-amazonia

Bringing mammograms and other detection and diagnostic to women all over Brazil. Find out more. Free mammograms. The Action....

Fly Pink Gol
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/voe-rosa-gol

hashtag, the company will donate a pair of tickets so that cancer patients can travel in search of treatment in various options in the country.In addition, on all flights, customers will receive a pamphlet with instructions for self-examination - which helps in the diagnosis...

Course in Barretos
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/curso-em-barretos

Offered to all institutions benefiting from the Américas Amigas Mammography Donation Program, the course aims to provide professionals in the field with conditions to improve the quality of diagnosis of breast cancer and promote early detection detection...

Psychological support for relatives of cancer patients
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/apoio-psicologico-aos-familiares-de-pacientes-com-cancer

In this article, we'll explain why psychological support is so important for the families of patients with diagnosed cancer....

Men can also get breast cancer. See symptoms and treatments
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/homens-tambem-podem-ter-cancer-de-mama-veja-sintomas-e-tratamentos

The chance of a cure may lie in the detection and early early of the disease....

Pink October 2024
www.americasamigas.org.br/outubro-rosa-2024

Américas Amigas and partners bring information, awareness and access to detection and early early to people in vulnerable situations throughout Brazil....

Marque Esse Gol
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/projeto-marque-esse-gol

An annual mammogram makes early detection possible early detection breast cancer and, when diagnosed in the initial stage, the chances of cure are up to 95%....

National Mammography Day and Mastologist's Day
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/dia-da-mamografia-e-dia-do-mastologista

A Swedish study published in the journal Cancer by Tabar et al (1) showed that women with breast cancer who had periodic mammography had a 60% reduction in the mortality rate - 10 years after diagnosis - compared to those who did not...

Mammography makes strong impact on success rates against breast cancer mortality
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/mamografia-causa-forte-impacto-nas-taxas-de-sucesso-contra-a-mortalidade-por-cancer-de-mama

Brazil, among them the donation of modern mammography machines to hospitals or philanthropic institutions that serve the public health system (SUS). The organization's aim is to provide women from disadvantaged backgrounds with access to preventive examinations and, as a consequence, to guarantee diagnosis...

Mammography and its importance in cancer detection
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/mamografia-e-sua-importancia-na-deteccao-do-cancer

It makes it possible to detect breast cancer and contributes to reducing mortality from the disease, because the earlier the cancer is diagnosedthe greater the chances of a cure....

NGO helps fight cancer in Amazonas
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/ong-auxilia-o-combate-ao-cancer-no-amazonas

In other words, the lack of a early diagnosis of the disease puts Amazonas far above the national average, which registers an advanced stage in 30.3% of cases.To combat this type of problem, there is Américas Amigas, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that...

Does breast cancer hurt?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/cancer-de-mama-doi

However, there is often a lack of knowledge about this type of condition, which ends up preventing a diagnosis. early diagnosis and jeopardizes successful treatment....

Race and walk against breast cancer
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/corrida-e-caminhada-contra-o-cancer-de-mama

The aim is to draw attention to the Pink October Campaign, which aims to publicize the importance of mammography and invite women to take the exam. detection...

Pink October at Outlet Lingerie
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/outubro-rosa-na-outlet-lingerie

Américas Amigas, which promotes activities throughout the country to combat breast cancer mortality, benefiting mainly the low-income population, by providing tools for Awareness, Prevention, Early Detection Detection...

How is breast cancer diagnosed?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/diagnostico-cancer-de-mama

How is diagnosis of breast cancer?...

What is the right age to start having a mammogram?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/qual-a-idade-certa-para-comecar-a-fazer-mamografia

Grade and young age) start mammography 10 years before the age at which the youngest relative with cancer was diagnosed. Evaluate (MRI) with contrast at an annual interval....

Support Américas Amigas: social responsibility that saves lives
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/apoie-a-americas-amigas-responsabilidade-social-que-salva-vidas

One way to achieve this is to support projects such as Américas Amigas, which offer free tests for diagnosis and detection of breast cancer for women in vulnerable situations....

Donation of tests in a truck
www.americasamigas.org.br/doacao-de-exames-em-carreta

The trailer of the Hospital de Patrocínio in Minas Gerais, equipped with a mammography machine donated by Américas Amigas, has been used since 2015 to go to underprivileged communities in various parts of Brazil and donate tests for the detection and diagnostic...

Recognition
www.americasamigas.org.br/reconhecimento

Its mission is to reduce breast cancer mortality rates among Brazilian women, especially those in situations of social vulnerability, by promoting the detection and early early // find out more about our certificates....

Donors
www.americasamigas.org.br/doadores

That's why we are proud to have partnerships with organizations and individuals who embrace our cause and help us save lives by providing financial resources that enable us to offer detection and early early of the disease which, if discovered...

Latest actions
www.americasamigas.org.br/ultimas-acoes

It is these partners who, alongside our supporters, volunteers and donors, help us to promote the detection and early early of breast cancer, which increases the chances of curing the disease. // See our latest actions. Donation of tests....

#LOOK FOR GOOD 2016
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/olhar-do-bem-2016

#OLHARDOBEM is here to change people's minds about the importance of awareness and early diagnosis. Help us save lives. Turn a #WELL EYE into a WELL ACTION!...

Spin Sports Team
www.americasamigas.org.br/spin-sports-team

Our challenge: to bring detection and diagnosis to women in situations of social vulnerability. More than 20,000 women have registered on the Américas Amigas website this year alone. requesting a mammogram....

PM Event - 29/10
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/evento-pm-29-10

During the event, we held a round table discussion with the participants where we talked about breast cancer and the importance of early diagnosis for a better chance of curing the disease....

Did You Know? Ana celebrates 2 years this month
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/voce-sabia-a-ana-comemora-2-anos-esse-mes

Since diagnosisdiagnosis, referral and treatment until a cure is achieved, there is a long and often arduous process of transformation for women. Being an active part of this process is the mission of Américas Amigas....