Regular Mammograms and Healthy Lifestyle Reduce Breast Cancer Cases: National Health Service Report

According to 110 years of cancer registry data, 15,448 people were diagnosed with breast cancer in the first place among female cancers. , which is a woman’s cancer. The third highest mortality rate; 68th year in the Republic of China) and women over 40 to under 40 years old 45-year-old women with a family history of breast cancer (year of birth is between 1968 and 1973, and the grandmother, grandmother, mother. , daughter , or a sister with breast cancer) get a mammogram every 2 years. Ladies, please love yourself, your family and your relatives and friends, and get regular mammograms for early detection and early treatment.

Mammogram, a safe and effective screening tool

The examination “Mammography” subsidized by the National Health Service is currently an internationally proven breast cancer screening tool and can be used to detect calcifications or micro-deficiencies in the breast and detect zero asymptomatic stage breast cancer. Domestic studies show that mammography can reduce the incidence of late-stage breast cancer by 30% and reduce mortality by 41%. Almost 60% (59.7%) of breast cancer cases detected through screening each year are early stage breast cancer (stage 0 + 1), compared to 33.4% of early stage breast cancer detected without screening, which according to 106-110 The. The 5-year survival rate of newly diagnosed breast cancer in 2018 is almost 100% for early-stage breast cancer (stage 0 + 1), 95.6% for stage 2, and 80.5% for stage 3, but for stage 4 (late stage) ) The 5-year survival rate of breast cancer is only about 39.4%.

Early prevention, early detection, early treatment

Ms. Huang, a member of the public, as her company was providing mammography screening services on a commuter bus during health checks, learned that the government subsidizes women aged 45 to 70 for mammography examinations every two years, so she started getting mammograms. X-ray examinations every two years.
During the screening last year, she was told that the test results were suspected to be abnormal. After following the doctor’s advice, she went to the hospital for further examination and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Thanks to early detection and early treatment, after surgery and treatment, her life gradually returned to normal and she has now returned to work and paid more attention to her health.

4 steps for a mammogram to maintain your health easily

The Department of National Health encourages women who are eligible for breast cancer screening to remember to go for a mammography screening you only need the following 4 steps to complete the test without wasting too much time!
1. Change clothes:Do not apply deodorant, talcum powder or lotion to the breasts and armpits before the examination; put on 2-piece clothes for examination, remove the clothes, accessories, etc. from the upper body, and change the examination clothes.
2. Listen to the explanation:A female radiologist (bachelor) will explain the examination process and the steps for mammography.
3. Take pictures:The entire process is taken by a female pathologist, so female friends can receive the examination with peace of mind.
4. Wait for the report:Check with the hospital counter to confirm when the test report will be issued.
If you suspect that the test results are abnormal, do not panic You should go to the hospital as soon as possible to receive a diagnosis, treatment and other related medical treatments to avoid delays in medical treatment and to missed opportunity for early detection and early treatment. breast cancer.

Pay attention to the condition of your breasts and seek medical advice if there are any abnormalities.

Director of National Health Service Wu Zhaojun reminded that women should start breast cancer screening if they love themselves, and share it with friends, and invite relatives and friends around you to use the National Health Insurance Autopass APP to check the last time. check to see if you are eligible for subsidies; You can also check the national cancer screening activity and medical center information search website (https://escreening.hpa.gov.tw/Home) to inquire about screening activity or medical center information near your home. On the day of the examination, please remember to bring your health insurance card and ID card to the mammography medical center, or contact the local health bureau to consult and receive screening services.

In addition to regular mammography examinations, if breast abnormalities are found, such as: abnormal bleeding, discharge, sunken nipples, red or itchy skin, local sunken or throbbing breasts, lumps; ulcers, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.