Mammography is a method to detect breast cancer. It is a type of X ray, but done with special machines. Mammography is advised in case of high risk factor patients or to all women over the age of 40.
What is mammography
and how is it performed
Mammography is a method of studying
the breast with the help of X-rays. It is similar to taking X-rays
of the chest or other areas. The difference is that a special, dedicated
machine is required. Note that not all places that perform X-rays,
can perform mammograms. During a mammogram, the breast is placed
in a special holder, compressed and then X-rayed. Although there
is mild discomfort, it is momentary.
Why should mammography
be done
The only way to reliably detect breast cancer before it is palpable is by mammography. If this disease is
detected early, it is less likely for the cancer to have spread.
Local resection may be enough for treatment and the whole breast may not
need to be removed. This also improves survival and prognosis.
When should mammography
be done
All women over the age of 40 should
have annual mammograms, irrespective of whether they have a breast problem.
More importantly, mammography should be performed regularly on an annual
basis. Mammography is also performed when there are symptoms related
to the breast such as lumps, nipple discharge, pain, etc. Apart from
this, if you have a first-degree relative (mother or sister) who has breast
cancer, your risk of getting breast cancer is considerably higher.
In this situation, an annual mammogram is mandatory.
Is any preparation
required before taking a mammogram
No preparation is required, but it
is advisable to wear loose clothing and not to apply anything to the breasts.
Name:
patient
Country: India
i have been detected a lump in my right breast which is fairly large in size, two months before. dr. has advised to go for biopsy after getting the lump removed by surgery. though it seems to be benign. can it be removed without surgery , if possible by homeopathy. has anyone gone thr' any case of its curing without surgery.
Name:
kam
Country: India
i had a lump in my nipple , which secrets blood and some other fluid..
wats the reason for it..
Name:
Vinita
Country: India
my breasts became very small. i am worry about it. what is a cause?
Name:
g
Country: India
my left breast is slightly bigger than my right breast.. wat is the problem with me? please help.. do i have a breast cancer? do i have to worry?
Name:
cre
Country: malaysia
i need to study about breast cancer.. careful..
Name:
gita
Country: usa
i was diagnosed with breast cancer 14 years ago at the age of 37. i am doing fine thanks to god and early detection. so please get screened. it really saves lives.
Name:
plunko
Country: australia
it herts
Name:
fiza
Country: malaysia
breast cancer very dangerous. from it you can die. you must get checkups to avoid it.
Name:
babitha
Country: india
i have a daughter who is 3 yrs old.i breast feeded her for 7 months.but there is still some milk secretion in my breasts.will i get cancer
Name:
Sharon
Country: usa
it is very important to get a second or even a third opion.i had my brest removed several years ago. the doctor said that my lump had cancer tenducies. so he said the best thing to do was to have my breast removed. and to have kemo as well. at the time i was going through a seperation and was confused and frightened. but it all was done and after all the test came back it was determaned that i didn't have cancer. so make sure you have many oppinions.
Name:
Jo Jo
Country: zambia
its funny
Name:
ashley
Country: hongkong
you can die from it.
Name:
Shea
Country: usa
i'm doing a report on breast cancer for my sixth grade class and so far on my reaserch it's a very sirious case.
Name:
Michelle
Country: usa
breast cancer isn't anything to joke about my mother had it and it wasn't very pretty. breast cancer is very common and if you go get checkups on it and to see if you have it you should be fine.
Name:
Meenakshi
Country: india
breast cancer is very common these days. its very important to go for regualr checkups to avoid it or atleast diagnose it in its first stage itself.
