In brief

• Kyrgyz oncologist Azamat Kylchykbaev stated that when breast cancer is detected at stage I or II, the probability of full recovery is 98%.
• At stage III and IV, ten-year survival is 40–60%.
• After a suspicious ultrasound or mammography result, a biopsy is recommended, followed by immunohistochemical testing.
• The treatment method is decided by a multidisciplinary board consisting of a radiologist, a chemotherapist, and a surgeon.

Early stages offer the greatest chances

In a statement for Kyrgyz radio, oncologist Azamat Kylchykbaev, Candidate of Medical Sciences, said that when breast cancer is detected at stage I or II, the probability of full recovery is 98%. (При выявлении рака молочной железы на ранних стадиях до 98% пациенток могут полностью выздороветь, - онколог » Новости Кыргызстана, Бишкека и Оша - последние события на сегодня – open.kg) At stage III and IV, ten-year survival drops to 40–60%.

From a suspicious lesion to diagnosis

When a suspicious focus appears on ultrasound or mammography, the doctor recommends a biopsy. The collected tissue goes for histological examination, which shows whether the tumor is malignant. After the diagnosis is confirmed, immunohistochemical testing is performed to determine the characteristics of the tumor.

The treatment plan is set by a board

The treatment method is decided by a board composed of a radiologist, a chemotherapist, and a surgeon. The specialists analyze the test results and choose where to start therapy.

Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery

Doctors use three basic treatment methods: chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. After chemotherapy ends, the patient undergoes tests again and, if necessary, may have surgery.

The procedure may involve complete removal of the breast or breast-conserving surgery. After surgery, patients may be prescribed further medications.