**Breast Cancer Cases Rise by 8% in Tijuana in 2024**
Between January and September 2024, approximately 150 women have been diagnosed with breast cancer in Tijuana, marking a nearly 8% increase compared to previous years, according to Roberto Gastélum Acosta, director of the Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Clinic in Tijuana.
Gastélum emphasized the importance of maintaining year-over-year documentation to monitor the increasing incidence of cases. Compared to 2023, when 147 women were diagnosed, this year is set to close on an upward trend.
He stated that health authorities in Baja California must strengthen campaigns promoting early detection as there is a low turnout of women getting mammograms. Gastélum highlighted the crucial role of the clinic in identifying cancer at early stages through screening tests such as mammograms, which can detect changes that are not yet physically apparent.
A local breast cancer survivor advised young women to perform self-examinations regularly—a practice that can complement professional screenings and no longer make fear or shame barriers to early detection.
**Secondary Article: Global Awareness and Technological Advances in Breast Cancer Detection**
Globally, efforts to combat breast cancer are seeing significant advancements. Recently, a new artificial intelligence technology has been developed to improve the accuracy of mammogram readings, potentially reducing the number of false positives and negatives. This technology is being piloted in various countries to enhance early detection rates.
Furthermore, health organizations around the world are emphasizing the importance of education on breast cancer awareness. Campaigns during Breast Cancer Awareness Month are being launched to empower women with knowledge about their health, encouraging regular screenings and spreading information about treatment options available to those diagnosed.
Countries with advanced healthcare systems are also working on making breast reconstruction surgeries more accessible to enhance the quality of life for breast cancer survivors. These global initiatives aim to decrease mortality rates and improve the lives of millions affected by breast cancer each year.
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