Gynecologist’s warning about early detection of breast cancer and its various methods

The head of the gynecology department of the Quironsalud San José Hospital, Dr. Carmen Pingarrón Santofimia, emphasized on the occasion of the International Breast Cancer Day, which will take place this Saturday, October 19, “transcendence” annual gynecological examinations for early detection.

“We must continue to insist on the importance of annual gynecological examinations, which will allow us to diagnose the disease earlier in order to offer best treatment and achieve higher survival rates,” he emphasizes.

In recent years, Pingarron recalls, great progress has been made. performing increasingly conservative breast surgeriesremoving only the tumor and preserving as much healthy tissue as possible; For axillary nodes, a commonly used technique is the sentinel node technique, which involves finding the first node from the breast that may harbor cancer cells and removing one or two nodes instead of performing a complete axillary lymphadenectomy.

“This procedure obviously leads to fewer complications, improved aesthetics and better patient perception of the disease,” the specialist emphasizes. In his opinion, we must insist on the importance Imaging studies such as mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI, etc.., who ultimately make the earliest possible diagnosis to get the best results.

“Indeed, self-examination of the mammary glands should not be abandoned, but it cannot be considered sufficient in itself, but rather must be supported by the specified imaging methods,” continues the doctor from the Quironsalud San Jose Hospital.

In addition, he recalled that it is important to join forces in the fight against breast cancer. “Let us work together as gynecologists, radiologists, oncologists and anatomopathologists to find the best approach to each case, as we do now, presenting each patient to the oncology committee so that together we can provide them with the most appropriate guidance. ” says Dr. Pingarron, who also emphasizes help, information and new methods.

“Providing psychological support to patients, providing them with all the new information we have at our disposal, and incorporating all new technologies into our traditional practice – genetic tests or new blood markers that act as predictors of breast cancer before it appears on the skin.” . X-rays are already part of the responsibilities of doctors,” he concludes.