2024-07-12 22:42:49
He Melanoma is he skin cancer most aggressive that exists and is responsible for 80 percent of deaths from this disease, which is why they sought to form a campaign that allows you to help your prevention y spread the culture and the importance of addressing it.
“Find the Point It was born as a necessity in the face of adversity and, well, it is no secret that tattoos are becoming more and more popular in the world population.
“In fact, in Mexico, figures from a study carried out in Yucatanthey highlight that one in ten people has a tattoo.
“That is why it is considered that tattoo artists, in addition to having a more influential presence in society, also have access to parts of the body that doctors often do not, in this way, they can detect any abnormality or suspicious spot that may appear,” said the doctor. José Manuel Celaya, Director of the company Bristol Mayers Suiqbb Mexico.
According to the same figures given by the specialist, around 70 percent of those diagnosed with Melanoma, The cancer is already in very advanced and difficult-to-treat stages, so this campaign can help with prevention and dissemination of relevant information.
“There is a great fear of cancer and how aggressive the treatments can be, but people should know that There are different ways to treat it and the earlier it is found, the easier it is to attack and the less harmful it is.
“Unfortunately there is still a lot of reluctance and when they are treated, patients no longer need chemotherapy due to the state of the disease, but only palliative care,” the doctor explained.
TATTOOING, BEYOND AESTHETICS
According to experiences reported by Celaya, Moles are often used as an excuse for a tattoo to cover up a mole because they don’t like it, which should be avoided.
“If the tattoo artist does not have the information correct only will do so and this will make it difficult to diagnose when covered, but if the person is aware of what it implies and has learned to recognize, then they can think about going to the doctor,” he commented.
In this regard, the doctor clarified that the tattoo artists within this initiative cannot diagnose the disease.
“A verdict cannot be given at a glancestudies should be done with a specialist, but the goal is that these tattoo artists can simply recommend a visit to the doctor in a pertinent manner.”
The tattoo artists underwent virtual training, with the participation of the Mexican Association for the Fight against Cancer (AMLCC), dermatologists from the Mexican Society of Dermatological and Oncological Surgery (SMCDO), Bristol Myers Squibb Mexico (BMS) and La Roche Posay.
Among the points shared with them were: a general overview of melanoma, signs and symptoms, risk factors, how to identify suspicions, the importance of referring to a specialist and advice for tattoo artists.
“The intention is that what they learn in this training is put into practice in their daily professional life, in the personal and social sphere so that more people recognize the importance of melanoma and early diagnosis“, concluded Dr. José Manuel Celaya.
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2024-07-12 22:42:49