Why is Breast Cancer Screening important?
Better breast cancer detection should be every woman’s right
Breast cancer is the world’s most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women all around the world, including Egypt.
In fact, one woman dies of breast cancer every 57 minutes in Egypt. It constitutes one third of female cancer cases and more than 22,000 new cases are diagnosed each year with more than half of those being in late stages.
Early detection is the key to maximize the survival rate and avoid invasive treatments for breast cancer.
Yet, the majority of women don’t have access to adequate screening.
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Vara is here to change that. And it all begins by informing you about your options for better breast cancer screening.
What is breast cancer screening?
Breast cancer screening is the process doctors use to check a woman’s breasts for cancer — even when there are no signs or symptoms.
Although this process cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find it early, when it’s easier to treat. And that’s critical.
Who can get breast cancer?
Any woman can get breast cancer, but your risk increases as you age. That’s why women above the age of 40 are recommended to get a mammogram every year.
However, depending upon where you live, and other factors (e.g., your family history, genetics, lifestyle, race, ethnicity, etc.) you may be at a higher or lower risk.
What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray image of the breast — and for most women, it is the best test available to find early signs of breast cancer.
A mammogram can reveal cancer when it’s still tiny and your chances for successful treatment are at their highest. Get screened!
What happens after you get a mammogram?
A radiologist will read your mammogram and then report the results to you. If it is normal, you should continue getting mammograms regularly (e.g., annually).
If you have an abnormal mammogram, it does not always mean you have cancer. But you will need to have additional mammograms, tests, or exams before the doctor can know for sure. You may also be referred to a breast specialist or a surgeon for further review.
Screening Mammography with Vara
We are there for you in every step of your screening journey to make you feel safe and have peace of mind. Through Vara, you can learn about breast cancer, discover the benefits of screening, book your mammogram, and ensure your screenings are handled with advanced German technology.
We connect you to our trusted radiology centers which use our state-of-the-art technology in mammograms. This technology allows to mitigate much of the human subjectivity in reading mammography results and to make breast screenings more effective, more personal, and more accessible for everyone, everywhere.
We are Vara. We won’t rest until every deadly breast cancer is detected early - for better outcomes for everyone, everywhere.
Vara Centers in Cairo
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