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Breast x-ray mammography' - nothing to fear, nothing to be ashamed of.
Breast cancer has become a common health problem these days. It is often heard that someone is suffering from this problem. We don't understand when and how we get infected. Or if someone can understand, but we keep quiet in shame.
According to medical oncologists, mammography is a
special type of X-ray of the breast. Very little radiation is used in this
test.
Several studies have shown that women over 50 years of
age benefit from regular breast mammography. Therefore, internationally
mammography is considered as a powerful means of breast cancer screening.
Age to start mammography -- Screening mammography for
breast cancer should generally begin at age 50, experts say. It should be
continued at intervals of two to three years up to 70 years.
High-risk women should start mammography after age 40
and get screened once a year. However, mammography is not permissible under the
age of 30. Fear and shame have no place - to lead a healthy life.
How
mammography is done -- First, the breast is placed
between two plates of the mammography machine. Pressure is slowly applied to
the breast through two plates. Then mammography is done by pressing the switch
of the machine. There may be slight pain or discomfort during these X-rays. Any
abnormal changes in the breast or if there is a lump or lump in the breast,
calcification or accumulation of calcium metal can be understood through this
test. Cancer is suspected based on the presence of wheals, fine calcium
granules, pattern of format and many other factors. It is important to compare
previous mammograms with new mammograms.
When needs to further tests – suspicious areas are
indicated on the mammography film. However, it cannot be confirmed that cancer
has occurred. A biopsy of the suspicious area should be confirmed.
Sometimes breast lumps can be felt on physical exam,
but mammography cannot image them. This may be due to the position of the
wheels. This is because the mammary glands are densely packed in young women,
pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. This can also happen in older women
who have dense breasts. In such cases, other tests like ultrasonography, MRI
etc. have to be taken.
