Breast cancer is said to account for more than a quarter of new cancer cases in South African women this year
CAPE TOWN - While breast cancer remains one of the leading health concerns for both men and women, the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa emphasised the “gold standard” for diagnosis during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
BISSA chairperson professor Jackie Smilg said that the “gold standard” for detection of breast cancer remains mammograms, which is vital as mammograms can find tell-tale changes in breast tissue years before symptoms develop. “The goal of screening for breast cancer is to find the disease before it causes symptoms. Early breast cancer detection reduces deaths, extends life expectancy, and improves quality of life for breast cancer patients. Early detection through mammography also means less extensive surgery, fewer mastectomies, and less frequent or aggressive chemotherapy.”
With obstacles such as financial constraints and risk profiles, Cancer Alliance project manager Salomé Meyer advises on developing a health-seeking behaviour and continuously push for an examination at every doctor’s visit.
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