In the past year, 1,307 patients were diagnosed with breast cancer and 471 were diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer remains the leading cause of death among women. It is often detected too late and fighting it becomes critical. Experts are urging women to regularly check their breast health as it can help detect the disease at an early stage and increase the chances of survival to 99 per cent.
In this month dedicated to breast cancer prevention, Moldovan authorities will open four medical centres in key locations across the country to provide more accessible specialist tests.
One woman, who asked to remain anonymous, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43. She said that almost 4 years ago she noticed an unusual lump under her arm and went to her doctors, but nothing suspicious was found at the time. However, this summer she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which had developed relatively recently. The news of the diagnosis hit her hard, but she recounts her struggle with optimism and hope for a cure.
The woman appeals to other women to visit their doctor regularly and not give up when faced with a severe diagnosis. She asserts that any disease is scary, but with a timely visit to the doctor, it can be curable.
Doctors emphasise that the development of breast cancer depends on several biological and physical factors related to lifestyle. Regular breast self-examination helps to detect problems at an early stage.
Currently, women in Moldova have to travel to the Oncological Institute for breast examinations. However, this will soon change and four new early detection centres will open in different parts of the country. This means more women will be able to access specialised tests closer to home.
Breast cancer remains one of the most common forms of cancer among women worldwide and is the leading cause of death among women. Early detection and timely treatment are crucial in the fight against this disease.
