Brasília – The Federal Senate held a special session on October 9 to commemorate Pink October (Outubro Rosa) and to call for greater investment in breast cancer prevention, early detection, and access to treatment. Lawmakers, health professionals, and civil-society representatives highlighted that Brazil is expected to register around 74,000 new breast cancer cases in 2025, reaffirming that early diagnosis can lead to cure rates of up to 95%.

Senator Leila Barros (PDT–DF), who presided over the session, stressed that the campaign must go beyond awareness and serve as a platform for social justice and health equity. She emphasized the need to ensure that all women, regardless of region or socioeconomic status, have access to mammography, timely diagnosis, and adequate treatment.

Participants also called for stronger public policies and greater budget allocations for women’s health, particularly to expand diagnostic capacity and therapeutic infrastructure within the SUS. Senator Damares Alves (Republicanos–DF) shared her personal experience as a breast cancer survivor, reinforcing that early screening and continuous follow-up can save lives.

Source: Senado Federal

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