Canary Association of Breast and Gynecological Cancer
Antonio Manchado Viglietti 1
Type of Association
Representative
Industries
Diseases
Treatments
Start activity
2002
About us
La Canary Association of Breast and Gynecological Cancer It was founded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the year 2002, and we currently have more than 100 associated people.
We are aware, from our own experience, that women affected by breast cancer need to talk to people who have had similar experiences.
For this reason, our team of volunteer professionals will dedicate the time and attention you need to fight this disease.
Although the volunteer team cannot advise you regarding medical treatment, it can help you prepare the questions you want to ask the specialist doctor.
And remember, here we are for what you need.
Additional Information
Social care
- Social attention of individual and family character.
- Follow-up of cases in the Association, Residence and Hospital Centers.
- Search for resources to offer comprehensive care.
- Development of preventive and sociocultural activities.
- Programming of activities and events.
Psychological attention
- Psychological support for women affected by breast cancer and their families.
- Individual follow-up in the Association, Residence and Hospital Centers.
- Development of workshops and personal training courses.
- Participation in group talks held in the Association.
Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic treatment against lymphedema.
- Treatment of other pathologies derived from the lack of mobility of the arm.
- Disclosure of the Service through the leaflets, direct information, media, etc.
- Talks about the prevention of lymphedema and the sequelae derived from surgery.
Acupuncture
La acupuncture it is a therapy of Chinese traditional medicinewhich consists of the insertion of fine needles in certain specific points of the body.
A study by Dr. Giorgia Razzini shows that Acupuncture helps women suffering from breast cancer.
He has also affirmed that Acupuncture, along with better self-care over a three-month period, is effective in reducing hot flashes in women with breast cancer.
In addition, it allows reducing the symptoms of this disease and the side effects produced by conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Therapeutic Yoga
The Journal of Clinical Oncology conducted a case study with breast cancer patients, and endorses the benefits of yoga even during the breast cancer treatment phase.
Practicing this discipline produces a parasympathetic nervous system stimulation, which is the one that controls involuntary functions and acts.
El therapeutic yoga It helps patients with breast cancer.
Breast Prosthesis
The Association has established a protocol of breast prosthesis loan where economic aspects and the real need of each user will be taken into account.
Our mission with this service is to make it as affective, fair and equitable as possible.
Everyone who receives a breast prosthesis must sign a contract of responsibility, and commit to comply with all conditions of use.
Wigs Loan
In the Association we have created a protocol for wig loan, although the request must be approved by the Board of Directors.
Our mission with this service is to make it as affective, fair and equitable as possible.
The person receiving the loan must sign a liability contract, and accept all the conditions of use.
