In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Barco is urging people regardless of age to 'Check Yourself' for the purpose of early detection and treatment.

The facts:
  • Breast cancer is the #1 cancer for women in Mexico
  • Each year in Mexico, 1.38 million new cases of breast cancer are detected
  • Every year, 458,000 people die of this cause in the country

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Barco medical display systems help radiologists improve timely breast cancer diagnosis
Use of a high-resolution medical display in accordance with the Official Mexican Standard 229 for prevention and breast cancer diagnosis has improved identification of subtle masses and very small calcifications which were not previously observed.

Learn more about Barco mammography displays

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