Breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in France and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. It is covered by a national screening program designed to detect the disease early and reduce mortality rates.

Our Missions

  • Monitoring epidemiological trends in breast cancer

  • Evaluating the national organized breast cancer screening program

  • Promoting efforts to combat preventable risk factors

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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114 publications

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Incidence and trends in cancer among adolescents and young adults (ages 15–39) between 2000 and 2020 in French departments covered by a general cancer registry. A study based on cancer registries from the Francim network (EPI-AJA Project 2022)

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Results of the initial cross-sectional survey conducted as part of the “13 en santé” health mediation project targeting vulnerable populations in Marseille. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding screening for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancers, as well as DTP and HPV vaccination

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer incidence in France in 2020 and 2021: an initial assessment based on changes over time in the number of patients hospitalized for a new cancer