2023-11-17 17:26:00 It is a medical error which places the regional university hospital center of Tours (Indre-et-Loire) in embarrassment. This Wednesday, CHRU management held a press briefing to explain why one of their patients, suffering from breast cancer, had been irradiated in the wrong breast, which was healthy, for 25 sessions. “It was a serious … Read more
2023-11-11 16:22:00 By MA Published 2 hours ago, Updated 2 hours ago (Image d’illustration). Mark Kostich / stock.adobe.com A patient was the victim of a serious error in her breast cancer treatment. The facts were reported to the Nuclear Safety Authority in July. This would not be a first at the Tours hospital. And until … Read more
2023-11-01 19:21:06 Breast cancer remains an alarming reality in Morocco, affecting thousands of women each year. Despite progress in the field of health, this disease remains a scourge that causes not only suffering, but also human losses. In Morocco, breast cancer is unfortunately very widespread, constituting more than a fifth of all diagnosed cancer cases … Read more
2023-10-12 05:03:04 The number of screenings has been decreasing since 2012. Credit: Pixabay The figure is worrying. In 2022, 2.4 million mammograms were performed in France. Less than one in two women aged 50 to 74 have been screened for breast cancer. Yet more than 60,000 new ones are recorded each year. “The highest participation … Read more
2023-10-11 06:23:27 Currently, fairly powerful imaging techniques can spot tumors and metastases. But tumor cells could be detected much earlier and laboratories have started looking for circulating biomarkers in order to improve patient care. Two recent studies have identified biomarkers of interest. This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] Breast cancer: screening From the age … Read more
2023-10-06 13:36:11 Researchers have developed a new ultrasound device that can be inserted directly into a bra, allowing more frequent monitoring of patients at high risk of breast cancer. This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] Breast cancer: screening From the age of 50 it is recommended to have a mammogram every 2… The chances … Read more
2023-10-01 08:19:44 PFAS, “perennial chemical pollutants”, contaminate the environment and are suspected of impacting our health. Researchers have just demonstrated higher levels of these substances in the bodies of women previously suffering from various cancers. This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] Breast cancer: screening From the age of 50 it is recommended to have … Read more
2023-09-26 15:26:41 The absence of symptoms, the fear of having pain and the fear of being diagnosed with breast cancer are the reasons given by women who have not had their mammogram. The month of October is fast approaching, as is its annual campaign to raise awareness among women about breast cancer screening. For this … Read more