number of women, of cases of breast cancer, It is growing annually worldwide. but, in spite of the terrible diagnosis, survival percentage is steadily increasing thanks to modern technology and scientific discoveries in the field of oncology.
Breast Examination
Current statistics are encouraging: breast cancer, 1st and 2nd stage cured in 98% cases, in the third stage - 80%. Only three times negative cancer and the stage of metastasis have a poor prognosis.
Timely examination of the mammary glands allows you to detect diffuse changes in the tissues and prevent the development of malignant neoplasms. Women before 40 years enough to perform ultrasound diagnostics, to monitor breast health. After forty, a mammogram is performed once every two years..
Mammologists recommend a monthly self-examination of the glands by palpation on 5-10 menstrual cycle day.
cancer control in women
Russian mammologists and gynecologists have developed programs for the early detection of various pathologies of the mammary glands.
Particular attention is paid to patients., which are at high risk for cancer. Hazards include:
- fibrocystic mastopathy;
- fibroadenoma;
- uterine neoplasms, ovaries;
- estrogen dominance;
- lack of lactation;
- abortions, miscarriages.
Women with a history of history should be screened. 1-2 once a year. Benign formations to be treated, in case of active growth - are removed surgically.
Careful cancer control in women helps maintain a long reproductive age, health and youth.
Association of Mammologists of Russia
Russian doctors due to the steady increase in the incidence and mortality from breast cancer have teamed up, creating the Association of Mammologists to address current diagnostic issues, treatment and prevention.
The main goal of the Association is to consolidate the information and professional resources of physicians., scientists, pharmacists. The community aims to bring together doctors of different specializations, to maintain women's health. Anyone interested in this topic can join, becoming part of a large family.
Membership in the Association of Mammologists opens up unique opportunities to receive the latest knowledge in the field of oncology, and also - share your experience with colleagues.
Patients here receive comprehensive social, medical and psychological assistance, become participants in open door days, volunteer clubs, media projects to draw attention to the problem. The Association of Mammologists Solves Actual Problems:
- increasing the level of medical care provided to the population;
- organization and conduct of research in the field of mammology;
- development of the most promising programs for maintaining women's health;
- informational support of oncologists;
- organization of training conferences;
- independent evaluation of government health programs;
- introduction of the latest technologies and scientific discoveries into the general practice;
- implementation of reference and consulting activities.
On the site Mammologist Association scientific articles are presented, recommendations for the treatment of each type of breast cancer, regulations, regulatory rights of patients and doctors.
