Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in France and affects 1 in 10 women. If detected early, the chances of recovery are very important. Indeed, breast cancer can be cured in 9 out of 10 cases if the tumor is less than 1 cm in size and there are no lymph nodes.
In 2012, 48,000 new cases were detected, and today (2015) the overall survival rate 5 years after the diagnosis of breast cancer is estimated at nearly 89%, all types combined.
The average age of detection of breast cancer is 61 years old. This is why it is important to establish as soon as possible the diagnosis of a possible cancer. Screening is usually done by a gynecologist, but can also be done by a general practitioner or midwife. For women over 50 free screening is organized. Every 2 years, women aged 50 to 74 are invited to visit an approved center of their choice for this organized screening.
The first step in the diagnosis of breast cancer is the clinical examination performed by the gynecologist. It is a palpation of the breast that can determine the signs of appearance of a tumor, it is recommended to begin this clinical examination from 25 years. Signs to watch for during this exam are:
Appearance of a ball in the breast: evaluation of its size, its mobility, its location.
Appearance of the skin: appearance of a redness, modification of the skin.
Nipple and areola form: deformity, retraction or ulceration of the nipple and / or areola. Appearance of a colored flow of blood through the nipple.
Palpation of the ganglia: especially in the armpits. Detection of abnormal ganglia, increased size of the ganglia close to the breasts.
It occurs when an abnormality is detected during the mammogram, or when an abnormality is detected during the clinical examination for women under 30 years. For women under 30, it is recommended to do a breast ultrasound rather than a mammogram because of the density of the breasts that does not allow to obtain clear pictures.
Ultrasound uses ultrasound (harmless high-frequency sound waves) to obtain accurate images of the inside of the breast and lesions detected during mammography.
The examination is painless and lasts about 20 minutes. A hypoallergenic gel is applied to the patient's breast to ensure perfect contact between the skin and the ultrasound probe. The probe is then firmly applied to the breast and oriented in all directions to observe all of the breast tissue and to identify abnormal lymph nodes. The anomalies are visible by a difference of contrasts between the latter and the healthy zones.
In 2012, 48,000 new cases were detected, and today (2015) the overall survival rate 5 years after the diagnosis of breast cancer is estimated at nearly 89%, all types combined.
The average age of detection of breast cancer is 61 years old. This is why it is important to establish as soon as possible the diagnosis of a possible cancer. Screening is usually done by a gynecologist, but can also be done by a general practitioner or midwife. For women over 50 free screening is organized. Every 2 years, women aged 50 to 74 are invited to visit an approved center of their choice for this organized screening.
The first step in the diagnosis of breast cancer is the clinical examination performed by the gynecologist. It is a palpation of the breast that can determine the signs of appearance of a tumor, it is recommended to begin this clinical examination from 25 years. Signs to watch for during this exam are:
Appearance of a ball in the breast: evaluation of its size, its mobility, its location.
Appearance of the skin: appearance of a redness, modification of the skin.
Nipple and areola form: deformity, retraction or ulceration of the nipple and / or areola. Appearance of a colored flow of blood through the nipple.
Palpation of the ganglia: especially in the armpits. Detection of abnormal ganglia, increased size of the ganglia close to the breasts.
It occurs when an abnormality is detected during the mammogram, or when an abnormality is detected during the clinical examination for women under 30 years. For women under 30, it is recommended to do a breast ultrasound rather than a mammogram because of the density of the breasts that does not allow to obtain clear pictures.
Ultrasound uses ultrasound (harmless high-frequency sound waves) to obtain accurate images of the inside of the breast and lesions detected during mammography.
The examination is painless and lasts about 20 minutes. A hypoallergenic gel is applied to the patient's breast to ensure perfect contact between the skin and the ultrasound probe. The probe is then firmly applied to the breast and oriented in all directions to observe all of the breast tissue and to identify abnormal lymph nodes. The anomalies are visible by a difference of contrasts between the latter and the healthy zones.
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