MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
October 15 marks World Breast Cancer Day. The main factor for successful and effective treatment is early detection of the disease. The capital’s achievements in the field of breast cancer diagnostics were told by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
“Breast cancer is a common oncological disease among women. Timely detection of the disease is extremely important for successful treatment. Thanks to the new standard of oncological care, over the past five years we have achieved significant results in diagnostics. Thus, in 2023, the percentage of breast cancer detection at early stages was 79.1 percent, which is significantly higher than the 2018 figure of 73.2 percent. The introduction of modern technologies and equipment, such as digital mammographs, has also more than doubled the number of examinations. But for a timely diagnosis, it is also important for city residents to be aware of regular health checks and self-diagnosis of breast cancer. That is why on October 15, World Breast Cancer Day, many buildings in Moscow, including the Ostankino Tower and the Crimean Bridge, will be illuminated in pink, and in several Outpatient Oncology Care Centers we will open an exhibition dedicated to women who have overcome breast cancer. Bright photos and inspiring stories of heroines will become support for women who have faced breast cancer and will demonstrate that even in difficult times you can find the strength to fight,” said Anastasia Rakova.
The opening of two women’s health centers in December 2023 and September 2024 played an important role in the early detection of the disease. They now have rooms for the early diagnosis of breast diseases, equipped with modern mammographs. For the early diagnosis of breast cancer, women aged 40 and over can undergo mammography as part of a medical examination, and women under 40 are offered an ultrasound.
In case of suspected breast cancer, patients are referred to one of the outpatient oncology care centers. Here, a multimodal appointment with an oncologist is organized for them. Thanks to clearly defined algorithms, the necessary measures for diagnosis are carried out in the shortest possible time.
In addition, the city cares about the mental state of patients and their relatives – the Moscow Oncopsychological Service works for them. The psychological well-being and positive attitude of the patient have a positive effect on the effectiveness of treatment.
The capital is actively implementing new standards for breast cancer treatment. They include the use of innovative adjuvant, i.e., enhancing the body’s immune response, schemes with targeted drugs to prevent relapses.
The city’s approach to breast cancer diagnostics and treatment continues to improve. It ensures high efficiency in the fight against this disease. Timely diagnosis, advanced surgical, radiation and drug methods in combination allow to significantly improve treatment results and increase the quality of life of patients.
In order to detect the disease in a timely manner, women need to regularly conduct self-diagnosis. Information about it is available on the website Moscow City Health Department.
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