Benefits of mammography
Mid-day online correspondent
When breast cancer is detected at an early, the five-year survival rate is significantly higher than when it is diagnosed at a more advanced stage
Early-stage breast cancer often requires less aggressive treatments such as surgery and radiation therapy, minimising the physical and emotional toll
Early detection can lead to smaller tumor sizes, making breast-conserving surgery (such as lumpectomy) a viable option for many women
The cost of treating advanced-stage breast cancer is substantially higher than treating early-stage disease
Detecting breast cancer at an early stage provides patients with a wider range of treatment options, including the possibility of participating in trials
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