Several Ways Breast Cancer Detection

Several Ways Breast Cancer Detection

Breast cancer in women become enemy number one in both the developing or developed countries, as reported by the WHO (World Health Organization) today.

To reduce the risk of dying from cancer. Periodic checks should be done by women.

As with any type of inspection that can be done. Here are some methods of examination to identify a well-known cancer include:

1. Breast Self Examination (BSE)

Self examination regularly, usually several days after menstruation when the breasts feel tight, to detect changes in the breast. When entering the age of 20 years, women are advised to do a breast self-exam and immediately went to the doctor when they have a change / difference in their breasts. More details, see the article "BSE, Action Early Detection of Breast Cancer".

2. Clinical Breast Test (UPK)

Intensive examination by a medical professional to identify any abnormalities in size, shape, skin changes or nipple. Women aged 20? 30 years are advised to do UPK at least once every three years.

3. Mammography

Scanning process using X-ray low scale to see the inside of the breast to produce black and white images on the film that will be read and interpreted by a radiologist. Women aged over 40 years are advised to do a mammogram every year.

4. Breast Ultrasound

Ultrasound uses sound waves to scan the breast which is then projected onto a computer screen in black and white images. Before scanning, the gel applied to the skin and the breast scanner called a transducer is rubbed into the area of ​​the breast that has been applied to the gel. Ultrasound is commonly used as a companion to mammography, especially for breast scans have dense tissue.

5. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MRI does not use x-ray beam but uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a more detailed imaging. In the MRI examination, the patient will be given an injection of gadolinium in the arm to get the details of breast tissue more clearly. Women who have a high risk of developing breast cancer should be suspected of doing MRI, especially if the mammography and ultrasound can not be found clarity.

6. 3D Somomammogram

In addition to some of the above methods, there is a method of early detection for breast cancer, namely 3D Sonomammogram? imaging tools with the latest 3D ultrasound technology to acquire, analyze and report detailed anatomy of the breast volume.

His advice is:

"The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that women aged over 20 years of age to perform breast self-exam each month. Examination with ultrasound, mammogram, and other tests that are included with the 3D diagnostic Sonomammogram; encouraged to conduct examinations at least once a year. '

"Women under 30 years old are encouraged inspect mammography or ultrasound every year. Women who are over 40 years old and have a history of breast cancer in the immediate family, have a high risk of developing breast cancer so it is advisable to consult regularly once in six months."

"While those who are over 40 years old and had suffered from breast cancer, it should be checked regularly in accordance with the doctor's instructions," said Dr. Adji Saptogino, Sp.Rad of RS Pondok Indah-Pondok Indah in official statement