We are FCC - Nº12

FCC holds a briefing coinciding with International Breast Cancer Day Each year on October 19, World Breast Cancer Day is celebrated as a reminder of society’s commitment to the cause. The celebration of this day aims to raise awareness of the importance of research and early diagnosis of this disease. FCC is committed to this type of initiative and has orga- nised a conference at its corporate headquarters in Las Tablas to rai- se awareness of this health pro- blem which affects and conditions the lives of so many people. The talk was given by Dr. Miguel Mar- tín Jiménez, head of Oncology at the Hospital Gregorio Marañón in Madrid, former president of SEOM (Spanish Society of Medical Onco- logy) and president of GEICAM (a non-governmental organization de- dicated to research, dissemination and education on breast cancer). During the conference, the doc- tor reviewed the main keys to the disease, what it is, how it occurs, what its frequency is, predisposing factors, age, symptoms, diagno- sis, treatment and prevention. The audience, who filled the room and were able to participate with ques- tions, showed great interest during the conference. This action is part of FCC’s Vive Saludable project, which seeks to promote people’s health and we- ll-being by facilitating and making available different resources that contribute to it. In October FCC Construcción America held a breast and prostate cancer awareness and prevention campaign for all its employees, who work at its subsidiaries in Pana- ma, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. During the campaign medical personnel were given training in prevention, risk factors, promoting a healthy lifestyle, the annual practice of PSA tests in men and mammographies in women, as the main defence against cancer. In addition, different people who have suffered from this disease gave testimony about their fight and the importance of prevention through annual check-ups. Solidarity towards cancer patients was another aspect of the campaign in Panama, since the collaborators of the different projects, carried out a great collection of basic personal hygiene items, delivering the donations to the National Oncological Institute (ION). FCC Construcción América carries out a campaign to raise awareness and to prevent breast and prostate cancer. The talk was given by Dr. Miguel Martín Jiménez, head of Oncology at the Hospital Gregorio Marañón in Madrid. W E L L N E S S 46 W E L L N E S S