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Breast Cancer Care Shifts
The breast cancer treatment journey has changed thanks to advances in surgery, radiation therapy, targeted medicines, and immunotherapy. In Egypt, the rate of mastectomy has fallen from around 65% ten years ago to 35%, while breast-conserving surgery has risen to nearly 65%. Treatment is chosen according to the tumor’s stage and characteristics, as well as the patient’s condition. Early detection and access to appropriate treatment remain critical: the five-year relative survival rate exceeds 99% when the disease is confined to the breast, compared with 32% when it has spread to distant organs. Rates also vary between high- and low-income countries (87.3% and 41.9%, respectively). Care includes psychological support and regular follow-up after treatment. Meanwhile, a World Health Organization initiative aims to reduce deaths by 2.5% each year and avert 2.5 million deaths by 2040. Timely access to diagnosis and treatment remains essential to improving the chances of recovery.
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