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Cancer patient rights
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/direitos-do-paciente

Patient patient with cancer patient's rights. Going through cancer is a tough battle. And it is in those complicated moments that we need to keep calm and look for the best ways....

Learn about the treatments for breast cancer in its 4 stages
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/conheca-os-tratamentos-para-o-cancer-de-mama-em-seus-4-estagios

When the disease is diagnosed it is necessary to adopt. treatments for breast cancer. with commitment and dedication, and that the patient can follow all the indications of his assistant doctor....

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

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

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

Patient patient with breast cancer. Many of the. patient's. rights. patient with. breast cancer. are guaranteed by law, did you know?...

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

What is the Friendly Americas Program patients?...

Breast cancer patients, know your rights and how to access them
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/paciente-com-cancer-de-mama-conheca-seus-direitos-e-saiba-como-acessa-los

Patient with breast cancer patient, know your rights and how to how to access them. In this article, we will discuss the main rights of patients with cancer patients, as well as highlighting how to access and exercise them. Rights in the Unified Health System (SUS)....

Patient rights
www.americasamigas.org.br/direitos-do-paciente-com-cancer

Patient rights rights. Know all your rights as a patient. What rights do I have as patient with patient?...

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

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

Care for cancer patients in times of coronavirus
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/cuidados-para-pacientes-oncologicos-em-tempos-de-coronavirus

The new virus is already affecting countries on all continents, causing with the WHO to declare the disease as a pandemic....

4 breast cancer treatments
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/4-tratamentos-do-cancer-de-mama

The prognosis is of utmost importance to know what type of tumour the patientThe medical interventions differ according to the specificity of the nodule, its degree of invasion to other cellular tissues, the time it has been in the patient's body and the patientamong others...

Group of Amazons trains to fight cancer
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/grupo-de-amazonas-treina-para-combater-o-cancer

We need more people committed to this cause....

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

Américas Amigas and Barretos Cancer Hospital promote Mammography Improvement Course and Management Training in Breast Cancer Prevention with Emphasis on Quality....

What is Advocacy
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/o-que-e-advocacy

According to the formal dictionary, public policy refers to activities developed by the government with aid of public or private entities to guarantee citizenship rights for all. Américas Amigas, as affiliated with....

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

How is is breast cancer diagnosed?...

Women Friends Campaign - March 2020
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/campanha-mulheres-amigas---marco-2020

All patients received their test reports on the same day they were seen. Patients with Bi-rad 3 reports were instructed to make appointments at UBSs near their homes....

Godmother of Pink October, Ticiane Pinheiro leads debate on importance of self-esteem in treatment and relationships for women with breast cancer
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/madrinha-do-outubro-rosa-ticiane-pinheiro-conduz-debate-sobre-importancia-da-autoestima-no-tratamento-e-nos-relacionamentos-de-mulheres-com-cancer-de-mama

To broaden society's view of the importance of taking care of self-love, self-confidence and relationships with partners of patients with cancer patients, the NGO Américas Amigas. invited her godmother....

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

In the period from 2005 to 2015, the increase in fatal cases of breast cancer in men occurred mainly in patients between the ages of 50 and 54 and over the age of 80....

#PAPODOBEM with Ticiane Pinheiro
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/papodobem-com-ticiane-pinheiro

To broaden society's view of the importance of taking care of self-love, self-confidence and relationships with partners of patients with the NGO, former model and founder of the NGO Quimioterapia e Beleza....

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

From this, you can get a more detailed analysis of the person: with bones, muscles and organs in general. It is also the basis for mammography. , the main test for the early detection of breast cancer....

What is metastasis?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/o-que-e-metastase

This is to prevent the patient from having her condition worsened by having other organs in her body occupied by cancer cells, routine gynecological examinations should be carried out....

Women Friends Campaign - March 2019
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/campanha-mulheres-amigas---marco-2019

The "Women Friends" action was carried out with funds from Droga Raia's "Change Collection Program", Tenda Atacado's "Generous Change Program" and percentages from the sale of "Pink Products" marketed by the beauty companies Clinique, Jo Malone...

Ticiane Pinheiro at #PapoDoBem - Outubro Rosa
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/ticiane-pinheiro-no-papodobem-outubro-rosa

The ideal time and technique for breast reconstruction, the re-signification of the body and sexuality are frequent doubts that are not always clarified for patientsbefore, during and after treatment....

'Think Pink'
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/pense-rosa

In partnership with with Américas Amigas, more than 500 mammograms will be donated. The launch of the campaign. Pense Rosa 2016. campaign took place on Tuesday morning (27) in the city of Potim....

What is chemotherapy?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/o-que-e-quimioterapia

In other words, it means that the doctor in charge defines the prescription according to the the type of cancer, the patient's clinical patient and the stage of the disease, among other information....

The path to healing is lighter with the support of those we love
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/o-caminho-ate-a-cura-fica-mais-leve-com-o-apoio-de-quem-amamos

in a stable relationship, with the support of their partner....

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

How consultation with Mastologist?...

Hope on the water: the river actions of Américas Amigas in partnership with the Brazilian Navy
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/esperanca-sobre-as-aguas-as-acoes-fluviais-da-americas-amigas-em-parceria-com-a-marinha-do-brasil

That's why, in 2025, Américas Amigas, in partnership with with the Brazilian Navy, carried out four major river actions on the NAsH ships Dr....

What is chemotherapy?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/o-que-e-quimioterapia-2

To understand what chemotherapy is, you need to know that it is defined as as a treatment based on drugs indicated by an oncologist in order to destroy cancer cells. It is administered intravenously and generally brings the patient positive results....

Think Pink Campaign
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/campanha-pense-rosa

The NGO Orientavida, responsible for developing the project throughout Brazil, is calling for mobilization against breast cancer, promoting the performance of examinations and monitoring the results of patients....

MIX TUDO programme - 15/10
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/programa-mix-tudo-15-10

With special guests full of content, we will learn even more about the disease. The programs are being broadcast on Thursdays at 18:00 on @mixtudonamixe and after 19:30 the specialist takes part in an exclusive live stream....

Volunteers of the Sertão
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/voluntarios-do-sertao

The action included with the participation of more than 700 volunteers and provided mammograms and diagnostic ultrasounds for 407 socially vulnerable women....

Women Friends Campaign - Pink October 2019
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/campanha-mulheres-amigas---outubro-rosa-2019

José Figueiredo, were carried out with funds from Droga Raia's "Change Collection Program". The action also included partnerships partnerships, support and the work of volunteers, who were fundamental to the success of the campaign and the record number of women assisted....

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

According to according to estimate, 73,920 new cases of the disease are expected each year by 2025 in Brazil....

Christ Illuminated in Pink October
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/cristo-iluminado-no-outubro-rosa

Recognized associations working to raise awareness and fight breast cancer are launching a crowdfunding campaign to bring patients to the pink illumination of Christ the Redeemer. - Christ the Redeemer, one of the main tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro...

Women Friends - Amazon Season 2022
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/mulheres-amigas---temporada-amazonia-2022

A partnership between Américas Amigas with Daiichi Sankyo Brasil, the action began on March 8, 2022, and toured the north, northeast and central-west regions of the country, bringing free breast cancer detection and diagnosis tests to around 4,000 people....

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

In this way, family history contributes positively to understanding possible risk factors in patients....

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

(WHO) predicts a 46% increase in breast cancer cases in the Americas by 2030, with a concentration of 57% of diagnosed cases in women under under the age of 65 in Latin America and the Caribbean. Click here to read the WHO study....

Mammography
www.americasamigas.org.br/mamografia

What is Mammography and how to do the exam? What is mammography?...

Américas Amigas is an institutional supporter of the II Forum on Cancer Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/americas-amigas-e-apoiador-institucional-do-ii-forum-em-prevencao-de-cancer-na-america-latina-e-caribe

In its second edition, the event will take place in a hybrid format and will feature with the presence of renowned speakers to talk about important issues related to cancer....

Americas Amigas offers training for health professionals in Fortaleza and Manaus
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/americas-amigas-oferece-capacitacao-para-profissionais-de-saude-de-fortaleza-e-manaus

With the courses, which aim to improve the quality of breast cancer screening and diagnosis, more than 700,000 patients of the low-income population will benefit....

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

Breast pain is common in some contexts, such as such asin the early months of pregnancy; with medication; excess milk during the breastfeeding period; changes in hormones; even with the appearance of benign cysts....

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

In partnership with with the Américas Amigas Association, GOL is launching the #VoeRosaGOL campaign to encourage passengers to post photos with with the hashtag and help women diagnosed with cancer....

Américas Amigas Action in Complexo do Alemão - RJ
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/acao-americas-amigas-no-complexo-do-alemao---rj

The Women Friends action in Complexo do Alemão, promoted by Américas Amigas and @sasbrasil4x4, with support from the Patrocínio Cancer Hospital and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department, began on August 25, 2023 and ended on August 28, 2023....

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

As As part of the actions of Pink October, the world month to fight breast cancer, the two São Paulo clubs will receive a mobile mammography unit that will be installed inside the stadium of their respective clubs. with a medical team....

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

Alcoa held a talk with Dr. Antonio Sérgio Petrilli from GRAACC (Support Group for Adolescents and Children with with Cancer) on the subject, with the president of Américas Amigas, Mrs. Francisca Harley....

Américas Amigas promotes awareness campaign against absenteeism in mammography exams
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/americas-amigas-promove-campanha-de-conscientizacao-contra-o-absenteismo-nos-exames-de-mamografia

In March, Américas Amiga launched a national campaign with with the aim of making women aware of the importance of attending and having a scheduled mammogram....

New home
www.americasamigas.org.br/new-home

Recognized as the best Health NGO in Brazil in 2024 by the Best NGOs. Americas Friends. Together against. Breast Cancer....

Women Friends - Amazon Season
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/mulheres-amigas-temporada-amazonia

health through medicines, the company also has the purpose of contributing to the development of society.² In this way, imagining the country's needs and developing solutions that collaborate with with the community as community as a whole makes sense, according to with purpose...

Carretas actions: care, welcome and hope on the move
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/acoes-em-carretas-cuidado-acolhimento-e-esperanca-em-movimento

In addition, 15 suspected cases were identified and entered into the Patient Navigation Program. Patient Patient Navigation Program for diagnostic investigation, of which three had a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer....

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

for breast cancer in Brazil, among them the donation of modern mammography machines to hospitals or philanthropic institutions that serve the SUS. The organization's goal is to provide women from the underprivileged classes with access to preventive exams, as...

What is radiotherapy?
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/o-que-e-radioterapia

Chemotherapy passes through the patient's entire body. patient and most of the time it is administered intravenously. Although it is a radioactive application, it is given in doses that are appropriate for the carcinoma and the patientIt is also invisible and painless....

HC and Americas Amigas promote improvement course in mammography
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/hc-e-americas-amigas-promovem-curso-de-aperfeicoamento-em-mamografia

which combats breast cancer mortality in the country, and the Barretos Cancer Hospital will hold the seventh edition of the mammography improvement course and the first edition of the management training in breast cancer prevention, from March 2 to 14. with...

Friendly Americas
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Recognized as the best Health NGO in Brazil in 2024 by the Best NGOs. Americas Friends. Together against. Breast Cancer....

Repercussion of the story on Fantástico
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/repercussao-materia-do-fantastico

"Américas Amigas is fighting for all women to have access to diagnosis with diagnosis, but also for rapid referral if necessary, because speed is important for successful treatment....

Members
www.americasamigas.org.br/membros

See who collaborates day by day with our work. See who is leading our work in the fight against breast cancer in Brazil. Founded in 2009, Américas Amigas fights for access to early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer....

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

The date has as aim is to raise awareness among women about the importance of taking the test to detect cancer early, one of the pillars of the fight by Américas Amigas, a social organization that since 2009 has been carrying out a number of actions to reverse the mortality rate....

MIX TUDO programme - 08/10
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/programa-mix-tudo-08-10

Program 2, broadcast on October 8th, was with Carla Bianca Salcedo, Neuropsychologist & Grief Therapist, who works at @espacovivacita, with Grief Therapy....

Breast cancer prevention and your lifestyle
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/prevencao-do-cancer-de-mama-e-seu-estilo-de-vida

Before we look specifically at lifestyle as one of the risk factors for cancer, let's understand what aspects are taken into account for this determination. To do this, we'll divide the subject into three: FACTORS WITH LOW RISK....

Américas Amigas action in Pink October 2023
www.americasamigas.org.br/blog/acao-americas-amigas-no-outubro-rosa-2023

Patients Navigated -. 101. Predictive Cases of Malignancy -. 101. Breast cancer diagnoses -. 26. Average time between suspicion and diagnosis -. 26 days....

Donate Now
www.americasamigas.org.br/donate-now

The mission of Américas Amigas is to promote activities throughout the country to reduce mortality from breast cancer, mainly benefiting the socially vulnerable population, through early detection and diagnosis. Donation of Exams....