Each year, 54,000 new cases of breast cancer are detected in France, and nearly 12,000 women die from it. If detected early, 90% of breast cancers are cured. Screening is recommended starting at age 50 or earlier if there is a particular risk.
However, in 2015, only 43.2% of women in Alpes Maritimes participated in organized breast cancer screening, while the French average was 51.5%. It is therefore urgent to take action in our region.
As part of Pink October, a month dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer screening, and its mission of prevention, screening, and treatment, the Antoine Lacassagne Center is organizing an informational day on breast cancer this Thursday.
With its Breast Clinic, which became the University Institute of Breast and Gynecological Cancers (IUSCG) in 2017, the Antoine Lacassagne Center offers a unique experience in oncology in the PACA East health territory. It provides patients with comprehensive and personalized care in a unique and welcoming space with modern technical facilities and all specialized professionals.
