October, International Month of the Fight Against Breast Cancer, is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality from malignant diseases in the female population worldwide. It is the most common type of cancer in women, both in developed and less developed parts of the world. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1,670,000 women are diagnosed with this disease annually worldwide, with about 522,000 women dying from it each year.

Available literature shows that timely detection of breast cancer results in a good prognosis in over 90% of cases. However, due to late detection of the disease, mortality from breast cancer remains very high.

October is observed as International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in many countries around the world to raise awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and the importance of prevention, early detection, and timely initiation of treatment options for breast cancer patients.

Since the causes of breast cancer are not fully understood, early detection of this disease is a form of secondary prevention of breast cancer. To reduce the mortality rate of this disease and diagnose breast cancer earlier, as well as improve the quality of life of affected women,

If breast cancer is detected in its early stages, appropriate therapy and continuous treatment can save lives and improve the quality of life of affected women. One of the goals of organized breast cancer screening is to raise women’s awareness of the importance of breast cancer early detection and regular screening examinations, as well as to strengthen the capacity of health facilities to conduct breast cancer screening.

In this case, screening examinations are performed by gynecologists and general practitioners. If the doctor examines the woman and she is between 50 and 65 years old, he refers her for a mammogram. However, if the women are younger than 50 years old, the doctor assesses during the examination whether the woman should be referred for a mammogram, an ultrasound examination of the breasts, or only a palpation examination of the breasts, which may be sufficient at the time. Women with a family history of close relatives who have undergone breast cancer surgery (mother, sister) attend these examinations regularly and more frequently than once every two years without being prompted.

The Month of the Fight Against Breast Cancer aims to inform patients that screening for the early detection of breast cancer is necessary, desirable, and available, and what type of examination is recommended depending on age and hereditary genetic factors.
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