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Wednesday 12 October 2022
Written by – Shaima Morsi
Breast cancer screening is intended to conduct examinations on women without any symptoms or signs to detect the disease at an early stage, and this allows for early treatment that reduces suffering and death due to the disease, according to the “timesofindia” website.
What checks are performed for the examination?
An annual clinical breast exam by a doctor and digital mammography (X-ray) are recommended.
Ultrasound is examined in patients with dense breasts, and MRI is used to screen women at risk of developing breast cancer.
At what age and who should be examined?
Every woman should have breast cancer screening, and it is best for women to start at age 40 and continue annually until age 70.
Doctors assess the risks by knowing the woman’s current age, the date of her first menstrual period, the age at which she gave birth to her first child, and the number of blood relatives with breast cancer.
Women who have previously had atypical hyperplasia of the breasts are advised to undergo MRI annually starting at the age of 25-30 years.
For women who have a family member with breast cancer or the genes that cause it, an MRI or CT scan may be performed as a complement to screening mammography.
Mistakes women make during breast self-examination:
Quick check:
During the examination, at least 5 minutes should be spent on each breast, so you should avoid doing it too quickly.
Choosing the wrong days of the month:
During certain periods, breasts can become heavy or tender (weak) due to hormonal changes, so it is best to avoid breast self-exams these days.
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