Fighting Breast Cancer – the responsibility of all of us

The first ladies under the care of the International Vilnius Women’s Association and the representative of the Lithuanian Flowering Hope, the heads of diplomatic missions in Lithuania, the mayors of Lithuanian municipalities and representatives of health care institutions, national and regional media.

In the words of the first ladies, today’s event is an opportunity to thank those who are constantly working on what is effective in protecting and increasing the value of time, health and life in society – both in Lithuania and abroad.

« We thank anyone who develops specific processes of public welfare, especially human health, in the outermost regions of Lithuania, reducing all types of social exclusion. Thank you to those who not only reflect on good international practices, but also, after rethinking of problematic issues of regional development, Turn them into successful work and tangible results for every person, and in the case of breast cancer prevention, due to the preservation of every woman’s health, deeply aware of her role in democratization, family and public prosperity, ”said D. Nausėdienė.

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The first lady emphasized that breast cancer is the most common oncological disease of women not only in Lithuania but also in the world. Real help for a woman’s health strengthens her role, future prospects and is important in the creation of a healthy and strong state. And the state is strong as strong and healthy is every member of society.

The first lady also emphasized the timely importance of the disease, the importance of knowledge of the possible ways of prevention, the accessibility of reliable information to every Lithuanian citizen and citizen to increase the need for the Lithuanian woman and their quality improvement.

« Every year in Lithuania, 1,700 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Several hundred women lose the fight against this disease every year. This diagnosis is not only one of the most common forms of women’s cancer, but also a significant cause of cancer -related mortality. Breast cancer is certainly the most serious for the patient,

According to the first ladies, each of us can take action to reduce the damage to reduce the damage and to identify the disease as early as possible.

« Let us call all women to look at risk factors. Let’s invite our doctors to talk about individual threats, take an active interest and participate in recommended prevention and general preventive checks. Nausėdienė.

The first lady pointed out that extension of the age group of the preventive program is a particularly important change in state policy. From 2025 Women between the ages of 45 and 75 will be able to check for free for breast cancer. This opens the way for more than 180,000 women to check.

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A state -funded program that enables a mammogram every two years is what no target age group has to miss. This year, more than 600,000 women are guaranteed by the state funded, but less than half checks.

The first lady emphasized the role and contribution of municipalities, urging me to look for effective ways to achieve preventive checks faster and more accurately in women in the outermost corners of the country, how to overcome logistic obstacles, especially since there are good examples in Lithuania. D. Nausėdienė thanked the hospital leaders, medics, health bureau specialists for their sincere, hard work and invited them to work proactively.

« It is necessary to seek maximum progress in the implementation of prevention programs, because too many Lithuanians know what it means to lose their mother, wife, daughter, sister or other loved one for breast cancer. World medical research accelerates progress in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Innovative treatment and innovative medication, ”said D. Nausėdienė, adding that modern treatment should not be a luxury, but a universal right and opportunity for every woman.

The first lady once again invited medics, public organizations, government and municipal institutions, companies, research centers and other stakeholders to increase awareness of what Lithuanian women can do to prevent breast cancer.