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Breast Ultrasound and Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer that has
stricken women worldwide. In fact, it has remained the leading cause
of death among women. The numbers
so
quite startling that various organizations and groups have been
clamouring for more research on the possible treatment and
prevention of the said disease.
The problem is that the actual causes of breast cancer are unknown,
but medical experts have offered possible reasons and factors that
can contribute to the proliferation of the said cancer. Diet,
history of cancer, hormone levels, and use of oral contraceptives
are mentioned as possible factors that can contribute to the onset
of breast cancer.
While many women are very much aware that breast cancer is a real
threat, not a lot of them undergo regular check-ups to determine if
there are any breast abnormalities in the body. It cannot be
overemphasized that early detection of breast cancer is extremely
important so that proper treatment can be applied, thereby
eradicating the spread of the cancer cells in the body.
The warning signs that women should be made aware of are:
•
The
presence of lumps around the breast area
•
Tenderness,
• Changes
in breast shape or contour
• Nipple
discharge
• Scaliness
of the nipple
...among
other things. If
any of these signs
are
detected upon self breast examination, then it is imperative to
consult a doctor so that proper and more appropriate diagnostic
tests can be carried out. While that may sound a little reassuring,
the truth is women are afraid to undergo breast examination because
there have been talks of how painful and dangerous some diagnostics
can be.
Mammography, in particular, is quite notorious in
spite of the fact
that it
occurs
low doses
of radiation
and
there is a little pain involved during the procedure.
It
is normally done when there are suspicious lumps in the breast,
but should be done on a regular checkup basis.
The Mammogram
is by far the most useful in determining the likelihood of cancer in
the lumps. A little pain should not deter anyone from undergoing a
diagnostic breast procedure, especially
since it may be
a matter of life and death.
There are situations wherein a breast ultrasound would be
recommended prior to a more advanced type of diagnostic test. Breast
ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to map the internal
structures of the breast. This means that the procedure will be able
to detect some forms of breast abnormalities.
The
breast ultrasound
procedure takes about thirty minutes and it is painless. Doctors
would recommend such procedure if there is suspicion of
abnormalities around the breast area.
The
results will also be fast.
It
is
very easy to get to the next stage of detection and treatment.
More details about the Breast Ultrasound procedure....
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