Oncologist: diagnosis of breast cancer in the early stages in Russia approached 75%

Breast Cancer Week takes place in Russia from 12 to 18 October 2026. It is part of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“If 20 years ago, only half of breast cancer patients were diagnosed at stages I and II, today this figure is close to 75%,” Petrovsky said.

He added that patients who are diagnosed with the first stage of breast cancer, the probability of a full recovery exceeds 90%.

For Kuzbass, where cancer is the second leading cause of death, early diagnosis remains a priority. The region has a network of primary oncology offices, and the Kuzbass Oncology Dispensary conducts the full range of diagnostic studies, including mammography and ultrasound. Experts remind: regular examinations and medical examinations can detect breast cancer in the early stages, when treatment is most effective.