Breast Cancer Awareness and Detection in France: The 2023 Statistics
Over 61,000 new breast cancer cases reported in France, as officials emphasize the importance of early detection during annual awareness campaign.
In 2023, France recorded more than 61,000 new cases of breast cancer.
To raise awareness about the importance of early detection, Monaco hosts the annual campaign known as Octobre Rose.
At a recent press briefing, Christophe Robino, the government advisor and minister for Social Affairs and Health, reiterated the recommendations from the French National College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians.
This body advises young women to undergo a clinical breast examination by a healthcare professional, such as a general practitioner or gynecologist, starting at age 25.
Furthermore, it recommends biannual screenings via mammography, potentially supplemented by breast ultrasound, beginning at age 50. Minister Robino emphasized that early detection is the most effective means of identifying tumors early and thereby maximizing the chances of recovery.
'While self-examination is an important procedure, it can only detect tumors that have already reached a certain size.
To treat breast cancer effectively and optimize recovery chances, it is essential to adhere to the screening programs organized in Monaco.
If detected early, breast cancer can have a 90% cure rate,' he stated.
Key statistics include an estimated 61,214 new cases of breast cancer in 2023, with the average age at diagnosis being 64 years.
Nearly 80% of breast cancer cases develop after the age of 50. In addition, it is estimated that there were 12,600 deaths due to breast cancer in 2021. It is noteworthy that while breast cancer can also occur in men, it remains extremely rare, accounting for less than 1% of breast cancer cases, and often suggests a genetic predisposition if there is a family history of male breast cancer.
These figures are sourced from the "Panorama des Cancers en France – Édition 2024."
To raise awareness about the importance of early detection, Monaco hosts the annual campaign known as Octobre Rose.
At a recent press briefing, Christophe Robino, the government advisor and minister for Social Affairs and Health, reiterated the recommendations from the French National College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians.
This body advises young women to undergo a clinical breast examination by a healthcare professional, such as a general practitioner or gynecologist, starting at age 25.
Furthermore, it recommends biannual screenings via mammography, potentially supplemented by breast ultrasound, beginning at age 50. Minister Robino emphasized that early detection is the most effective means of identifying tumors early and thereby maximizing the chances of recovery.
'While self-examination is an important procedure, it can only detect tumors that have already reached a certain size.
To treat breast cancer effectively and optimize recovery chances, it is essential to adhere to the screening programs organized in Monaco.
If detected early, breast cancer can have a 90% cure rate,' he stated.
Key statistics include an estimated 61,214 new cases of breast cancer in 2023, with the average age at diagnosis being 64 years.
Nearly 80% of breast cancer cases develop after the age of 50. In addition, it is estimated that there were 12,600 deaths due to breast cancer in 2021. It is noteworthy that while breast cancer can also occur in men, it remains extremely rare, accounting for less than 1% of breast cancer cases, and often suggests a genetic predisposition if there is a family history of male breast cancer.
These figures are sourced from the "Panorama des Cancers en France – Édition 2024."
