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Wednesday 12 October 2022
Written by – Shaima Morsi
Breast cancer screening aims to conduct tests 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 from the disease, according to the website “timesofindia” “.
What checks are made for the exam?
An annual clinical breast examination by a physician and a digital mammogram (X-ray) is recommended.
Ultrasound is examined in patients with dense breasts, and MRI is used to screen for women at risk of developing breast cancer.
At what age and who should be tested?
Every woman should undergo breast cancer screening and it is best for women to start at the age of 40 and continue every year until the age of 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 relatives with breast cancer.
Women who have previously had atypical breast hyperplasia are advised to undergo magnetic resonance imaging annually from the age of 25-30.
For women who have a family member with breast cancer or the genes that cause it, an MRI or CT scan may be done as a complement to mammography screening.
Mistakes Women Make During Breast Self Exam:
Quick check:
During the exam, at least 5 minutes should be spent on each breast, so you should avoid doing it too quickly.
Choose the wrong days of the month:
During certain periods, the breasts can become heavy or tender (weak) due to hormonal changes, so it is best to avoid breast self-examination these days.
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