Aiom: breast cancer is the most common cancer but its survival is high

ROME – "He bad carcinoma in Italy represents the leading cause of death among women for cancer and is the most diagnosed neoplasia in females. For 2018 is the most diagnosed tumor, with 52 thousand new casesbut survival at 5 years is high. 87% of women survive the disease. We also know that if the bad tumor is detected at the initial stages, the survival rate is well over 90%. "This was stated by the Dire agency, Stefania Gori, president of Aiom.

"You an invitation to women aged 50 to 69 to participate in screening and be attentive to anomalies. In addition, "continues Gori," the advances in treatment have resulted in many important results and new hopes today, such as immunotherapy. A recent study presented at the Esmo di Monaco a few days ago highlighted a significant survival.

Achievements and new challenges

"Breast Cancer, Achievements and New Challenges". This is the title of the meeting promoted in recent days by the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (Aiom) in Rome, during which interesting data emerged. A diet too rich in fatfor example the risk of recidivism increases up to 24% bad cancer. A balanced diet and a decent lifestyle are essential for prevention and the risk of re-offending. British and US estimates also confirm that 50% of tumors could be prevented by adopting a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. With only 150 minutes of physical activity per week, bad cancer mortality decreases by 25% in previously diagnosed patients compared to sedentary patients.

At the same time, "gaining" five kilograms in excess of weight increases neoplasia mortality by 13%. It is necessary pay attention to cigarette smoke. Even women who have quit smoking may be at risk of reoccurrence. Hence the need for information and prevention. "Breast cancer is the most common cause of death among women. It is important to do a screening and, unfortunately, in the south of Italy, the percentage remains low."Said Stefania Gori, president of Aiom.

And Aiom has put the Foundation's new website online with a sectionWhere I take care"This highlights all the approved cancer centers in Italy that patients can enroll in. "One of the problems to be solved – added Gori – is the risk of re-offending. targeted therapies, adequate lifestyles and being a normal weight reduces the incidence of cancer. "

In general, there are also many prevention campaigns, but women should be encouraged to undergo screening and mammography. Aiom also recommends paying attention to the signals and conducting a self-examination. This is important for everyone: even at age 70, we have a life expectancy of several decades. Young womenthen, they must perform the self-examination very frequently to know the conformation of your bads and intercept anomalies. Finally, research, which plays a fundamental role. That's why the Aiom conference provided moments devoted to the new frontiers of treatment.

So many new cases of neoplasia every year, 52,800 estimated in 2018 in our country ", but the positive fact is that 5-year survival in Italy is higher than that of the rest of Europe and it's a source of pride for the national health service, "concluded President Aiom.