In France, one in eight women is affected by breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, during October, which is recognized as a month of awareness. This figure underscores the importance of raising public awareness, as no woman is immune from the disease. Christian Jamin, a gynecologist and endocrinologist, stated on Sud Radio that it is "absurd to die from breast cancer under the pretext that one was convinced it could not happen to them." Mammography allows for early diagnosis, which can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes. According to Brigitte Lahaie, mammography "allows for an early diagnosis and significantly increases the recovery rate," while she notes that many women still neglect the procedure due to negligence. The age at which one should undergo screening depends on risk level. It is important to know that 80% of cases develop after the age of 50. The Health Insurance Fund offers a national standard program providing an examination for women aged between 50 and 74 years who do not have particular symptoms. However, for those with specific risk factors, examinations may begin earlier, often as early as 30 or 40 years old, on a medical prescription. It is also recommended to have a breast palpation by a professional once a year starting at the age of 25. It is a misconception that after the age of 74, there is no more risk. A large part of breast cancer mortality affects very old women who had just stopped undergoing screening. Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer may experience feelings of guilt, thinking "what have I done wrong?" or "why me?" Brigitte Lahaie advises these women to draw strength from this sense of responsibility to regain power over their existence. Behavioral factors such as overweight, smoking, or stress are well known, but a biological element also plays a role. The age of the first full-term pregnancy plays an essential protective role. Christian Jamin stated that "the earlier one has a child and the more one breastfeeds, the lower the risk of developing breast cancer," citing cell maturity as the reason. The period of fragility of breast tissue extends from puberty until the first childbirth, a major biological event that completes and definitively develops the breast. While statistics provide plausible explanations, each individual is a particular case, and it can happen to a person who was not at any risk. Although medical advances today allow nearly nine out of ten women to recover, the fight against breast cancer is ongoing.