French Assembly Speaker Yaël Braun-Pivet Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Braun-Pivet, diagnosed three years ago, shares her journey to recovery and urges women to prioritize cancer screenings.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, disclosed her 2022 breast cancer diagnosis during a routine screening.
She underwent surgery, radiotherapy, and is now in recovery under hormonotherapy with regular medical follow-ups.
Braun-Pivet emphasized the importance of early detection, noting that breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women.
She urged women to act on national screening campaigns, highlighting that early-stage detection leads to a 90% survival rate.
Her announcement aims to raise awareness about cancer screenings and encourage others to make it a priority.