A researcher from Mexico, Dr. Cynthia Villarreal-Garza, has made significant contributions to the study of breast cancer in young women. She is the co-founder of Onconecta, a platform that provides up-to-date and scientific educational content about breast cancer. Villarreal-Garza also founded and implemented the Young Women with Breast Cancer Program at the National Cancer Institute, where she worked as a psycho-oncologist from 2013 to 2024. She is currently the Regional Director of the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Her experience includes coordinating clinical programs, developing care protocols, fostering inter-institutional collaboration, and training specialists. She has also served as the President of the Mexican Alliance for Cancer (MILC), playing a key role in developing clinical care protocols, coordinating research projects, and fundraising. Her academic background includes a specialization in Psycho-oncology, a Master's in Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neurology, and certification in the Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) program.
Mexico's Contribution to Young Women's Breast Cancer Care
Dr. Cynthia Villarreal-Garza, a Mexican researcher, is a key figure in the study and support of young women with breast cancer. She founded vital programs like Joven & Fuerte and created the educational platform Onconecta. Her work in psycho-oncology and inter-institutional collaboration has significantly improved patient quality of life and treatment standards in Mexico.
