Early Diagnosis of Second Breast Cancers Improves Survival Chances

Cancerconsultants.com spotted a study published in the Annals of Oncology which concudes that  early detection of second breast cancers (prior to symptoms) results in a diagnosisThe process of determining which condition a patient may have. of early-stage cancer and improves survival by 27-47%

Breast cancer survivors are at an increased risk of developing secondary breast cancers, either in the same breast if they have undergone breast-conserving surgery or in the opposite breast. As a result, it is important that this population of women undergoes regular screeningA way to identify people who may have a certain condition, among a group of people who may or may not seem to. Here's the link to the CancerConsultants piece.