Buenos Aires, Dec 23 (NA) -- Acassuso's goalkeeper, Federico Tursi, took a moment during the celebration of their promotion to the Primera Nacional to deliver a positive message about breast cancer. According to Argentine News Agency, the goalkeeper's partner had to go through breast cancer this year, which prompted his comment to the media. The awareness moment came during a historic event, as the 'Quemero' from San Isidro defeated Deportivo Armenio in the final of the tournament and was promoted to the Second Division of Argentine football for the first time since 1946. Acassuso player Federico Tursi transcended sports and left a good message about breast cancer awareness. The goalkeeper wanted to take the opportunity in front of the media to send a greeting to his partner, adding that she was affected by breast cancer this year and stressing that 'we must raise awareness and get a breast ultrasound.' Additionally, the 34-year-old goalkeeper thanked 'Futbolistas Agremiados' for their support during the difficult time he had to go through with his partner, and also left a message about the psychology of an athlete, stating that 'when you don't get promoted, you are not the worst in the world, and when you do, you are not the best either, you have to be balanced with emotions.' Breast cancer is a malignant proliferation of epithelial cells that generates a tumor, which begins as a mild anomaly and, if not detected in time, worsens until the victim's death. It is the most frequent tumor in women worldwide, with only 1% of cases in men, and its main risk factors include advanced age, family history, and the consumption of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Prevention can be carried out with ultrasounds, mammograms, and MRIs, and every October 19, International Breast Cancer Day is celebrated, a campaign that seeks to give visibility and raise awareness, to which sports clubs usually join.
