According to researchers at the Swedish Karolinska Institute, women missing the first screening of breast cancer collide with 40% more risky to die from the disease. Their study was published in the BRITISH Medical Journal (BMJ).
The authors analyzed the data of almost half a million women, which in 1991-2020 in Sweden received their first mammography invitation. All participants were followed by 25 years. It turned out that 32% of women did not participate in their first mammography, and this group had significantly less research. As a result, they were more likely to diagnose breast cancer in late stages when the disease was more difficult to treat.
During the 25 years of the study, the mortality rate of breast cancer was 9.9 cases per 1,000 women. During those who took part in Skrining, this level was lower, seven deaths per 1,000 women. However, in both groups, the level of general cases was about the same. According to scientists, this indicates the main role of early diagnosis, not the differences between the risk of disease.
The authors emphasize that the first mammography can be a decisive step in preventing adverse effects.
"If the results of the first screening predict the diagnosis and the risk of death after decades, this allows you to reveal risk groups long before the development of severe complications," said researchers.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
