Hereditary cancers

More than 20,000 women, equivalent to the population of a city like Grevena in northern Greece or big Cycladic islands including Naxos and Syros, have been diagnosed with breast cancer at an early stage, with greater prospects of curing the disease, thanks to the national Fofi Gennimata initiative.

The breast cancer screening program began in June 2022 for women aged 50 to 69.

With each additional 10% increase in consumption there was a 19% increased risk for ovarian cancer & a 30% increased risk of dying from ovarian cancer

Breast cancer has become the most diagnosed type of cancer in Türkiye and in the world, the Health Ministry has revealed, stressing the significance of early detection and regular check-ups during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Ministry of Health is extending the age limits of the Fofi Gennimata Program for breast cancer screening. As part of new European guidelines, the program will be extended to women aged 45 to 74, compared to the current age group of 50 to 69.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have triggered cancer cases in young adults, as the disease itself, which gravely affects the immune system, and the adoption of a sedentary lifestyle brought by the pandemic has led to increased cancer rates in the young population, an expert has warned.

Her breast growing bigger was a surprise to her when she entered menopause, as it is not an often discussed effect

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women, but if it is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance it can be successfully treated, according to an expert.

Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed over fears of cancer, following her double mastectomy two years ago.