In Peru, the incidence of cancer is increasing. This information is supported by GLOBOCAN, an entity that indicates that more than 70,000 new cases are registered annually in the country, resulting in more than 35,000 deaths.
Early cancer screening saves lives
Cancer screening is the most effective medical evaluation to detect this disease in its early stage, which increases the chances that this condition may be overcome.
Although
screening is important, the lack of access to specialized cancer care services
is a critical problem in Peru, especially for the most vulnerable and
low-income people, as they face different limitations in accessing cancer
prevention services and find it difficult to obtain access to specialized
cancer screening tests, which further worsens their situation of vulnerability.
The Wiese Foundation and the League Against Cancer unite for cancer prevention in Peru
The Wiese Foundation and the League Against Cancer join forces to combat the gap in access to quality health care and to prevent cancer in Peru. Thanks to a collaboration agreement, both organizations have been executing a project that seeks to increase cancer detection coverage through efficient and quality services.
The project included the acquisition and conditioning of a mobile unit for the development of cancer preventive actions, which has been touring different vulnerable areas of the country to provide specialized care and perform cancer screening exams. As part of the actions, orientation and awareness campaigns are also being carried out to strengthen the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices in the intervened population.
Free cancer screenings
The mobile unit of the Wiese Foundation and the League Against Cancer has two well-equipped consultation offices and qualified medical personnel to perform the Pap smear
exam and Clinical Cancer Screening: uterine cervix, lymph nodes, thyroid and breast, completely free of charge.
Since the month of April, the mobile unit has been touring different areas of Metropolitan Lima. From April 24 to 28, you can have your free cancer screening in San Martín de Porres. Here we share with you the place and hours of operation:
- Central Square of San Martín de Porres – Av. Perú, Cuadra 35. Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Stay tuned to the social media pages of the Wiese Foundation to learn about the next points of service, dates and times.
The “Early detection saves lives” project is part of the Humanitarian Aid Program of the Wiese Foundation, through which the donations from individuals and organizations are directed towards servicing the neediest communities during emergency situations and disasters. Learn more about the Humanitarian Aid Program on our website: https://www.fundacionwiese.org/fondo-solidario/ayuda-humanitaria
