At the IVO, the early diagnosis of breast cancer is carried out at the Marqués del Turia Early Diagnosis Unit II.
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast multiply uncontrollably, becoming cancerous and resulting in the appearance of a mass of transformed cells (tumour), with abnormal growth and multiplication.
Breast cancer usually originates in the mammary gland, specifically in the ducts or tubes that carry milk to the nipple, or in the lobules, which are the glands that produce milk.
It is a disease that mainly affects women, although it can also occur in men.
Early diagnosis programme
Since 1982, the IVO has had an Early Diagnosis Unit that carries out mammography screenings for breast cancer.
The diagnostic method par excellence is the mammography, a simple and quick examination that accurately reveals the state of the breast at the time it is performed.
The early detection programme is freely available to women from the age of 40 on, or to women of any age if they are referred by their doctor. If there are any risk factors, the screening should be started earlier, and the specialist will be the one to select the most appropriate screening and the frequency.
At the IVO, the early diagnosis of breast cancer is carried out at the Marqués del Turia Early Diagnosis Unit II.
Where?
Early Diagnosis Unit II Marqués del Turia
Address
C/ Estrella 3. Bajo. 46007 Valencia.
Telephones for appointments
(+34) 963 423 736
(+34) 963 410 830
(+34) 963 807 656
Medical Staff
Coordinator
Dra. Nuria Nácher Alonso
Associated Doctors
Dr. Juan José Ruiz Medina
Dra. Ester García Gimeno