Mammography: the most reliable method to detect breast cancer
Self-examination can lead to a false sense of security in some women.
The Canadian Cancer Society says that mammography is still the most reliable method to detect breast cancer. October is the month of breast cancer awareness, and the organization wants to use this time to educate women to change the message on a self-breast exam.
This new recommendation takes into account various scientific data in recent years and reaffirms the importance of mammography as a screening modality for breast cancer.
More evidence of self-breast examination indicated that teaching women to practice this does not save lives.
The Canadian Cancer Society says that self-examination can lead to a false sense of security in some women. As they do themselves this review, women think they do not need to have regular mammograms.
Program Quebec breast cancer screening (screening program) provides a mammogram every two years for women aged 50 to 69 years. This screening is the only one recognized by scientists capable of reducing the risk of death from breast cancer. If mammography screening has advantages, it also has limitations and drawbacks. The Ministry of Health and Social Services invites women to read information on the benefits, limitations and risks of mammography.
Reassessment of pathology tests related to treatment of breast cancer.
The results of the revaluation of pathology tests related to the treatment of breast cancer have been reported. Diagnoses are not involved in this process.
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