Narayana Health Care
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Book An Appointment
    • Video Consultation
    • Physical Consultation
Narayana Health Care
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Book An Appointment
    • Video Consultation
    • Physical Consultation
Home > Blog > Breast Cancer > TEN IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MAMMOGRAMS
Breast Cancer

TEN IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MAMMOGRAMS

by Narayana Health June 21, 2019
written by Narayana Health June 21, 2019
Mammograms early detection saves your lives

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast to enable a doctor to detect breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer greatly increases the success of the treatment. Therefore, women must have regular mammograms at age 50 or earlier – more so those in the high-risk category of developing breast cancer.

Mammography is the most powerful breast cancer detection method as yet. It can save lives and save years of suffering. So go for it early, and go for it often – at least once in two years.

Some important facts about mammograms:

  • No fear- Mammography ends quickly, usually within 20 mins. There is nothing for which you have to be afraid. Discomfort is minimal for most women. The procedure is safe, with only a small amount of radiation exposure.
  • Fasting is not necessary on the day of the mammogram test.
  • Get a digital mammogram – this is a higher quality test as the digital mammogram records data on a computer. Doctors can enlarge specific sections for closer examination.
  • Bring earlier mammogram films – ensure the past record of mammograms is available to the doctor examining the result of the current test.
  • Getting a mammogram once every two years is needed for women crossing the age of 50.
  • High-risk category of breast cancer: a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer; in the past have had radiation treatment to the chest – then better to start having annual mammograms at a younger age. Discuss with the doctor.
  •  Regular testing facility – Once a satisfactory mammogram facility is found, better to go to the same test facility for future mammograms, as much as possible. This ensures easier follow-ups.
  • Avoid wearing deodorant or antiperspirant – this shows in the mammogram and interferes with the accuracy of test results.
  • An unusual mammogram result needing further testing does not automatically indicate breast cancer. Around 10% of women will need more tests. Only about 8-10% of this segment may need a biopsy. About 80% of these biopsies will deliver the happy result that it is not cancer.

However, mammograms are not perfect – tests can miss about 20% of breast cancers cases. Other important screening options are also needed in tandems – such as breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, ultrasound or MRI.

Dr. Rashmi Sharma, Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram.

breast cancer causesbreast cancer diagnosisBreast Cancer Risk Factorsmammogram proceduretips of Breast cancer
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp
previous post
Deafness is as much a challenge as blindness
next post
Information about Congenital Heart Diseases

You may also like

Know your risk factors for breast cancer

January 5, 2021

Advances in Breast Cancer diagnosis and treatment

October 15, 2020

Why is breast biopsy absolutely essential for cancer...

October 14, 2020

Be your own kind of beautiful even with...

October 10, 2020

Creating Awareness – Busting Myth and Facts of...

October 9, 2020

Detection of Breast Cancer – Increasing the odds

July 27, 2020

Hereditary Breast-Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC)

May 27, 2020

Breast Lump

May 19, 2020

Importance of Regular Screening in Women at High...

February 27, 2020

Her breast: Her decision !!

February 4, 2020

About NH

Narayana Health

Narayana Health is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and operates a network of hospitals across the country, with a particularly strong presence in the southern state of Karnataka and eastern India, as well as an emerging presence in northern, western and central India. Our first facility was established in Bengaluru with approximately 225 operational beds and we have since grown to 23 hospitals, 7 heart centres, 19 primary care facilities across India and an international hospital in the Cayman Islands.

Keep In Touch

Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Telegram

Tell us your Medical Query

[recaptcha]


Popular Posts

  • 1

    Coronavirus Testing – How to Test for Coronavirus? – Different Types of...

    March 13, 2020
  • 2

    Boosting your Immune System against Coronavirus: How to minimize the risk of infection?

    April 2, 2020
  • 3

    Know about proper usage, disposal and reuse of mask

    April 6, 2020
  • 4

    अल्सर क्या होता है?

    July 18, 2019

Categories

  • Aids (3)
  • Blood Pressure (4)
  • Bone marrow transplant (10)
  • Breast Cancer (28)
  • Cancer (28)
  • Cardiac Surgery (23)
  • Cardiology (106)
  • Coronavirus (93)
  • Dental Sciences (1)
  • Dermatology (7)
  • Diabetes (33)
  • E. N. T – Paediatric (5)
  • E. N. T. (3)
  • ECMO (1)
  • Endocrinology (3)
  • Gastroenterology (19)
  • General Health (31)
  • General Surgery (3)
  • Gynaecology (23)
  • Haematology (4)
  • Healthy Life (1)
  • heart (4)
  • Hepatology (11)
  • Infectious Diseases (2)
  • Kidney (5)
  • Liver (26)
  • medical oncology (1)
  • Mental Health (2)
  • Narayanahealth (222)
  • Nephrology (19)
  • Neurology (72)
  • Neurosurgery (23)
  • News (11)
  • NH services (6)
  • Nutrition and diet (9)
  • Oncology (61)
  • Organ Donation (1)
  • Orthopaedics (62)
  • Paediatric Cardiology (8)
  • Paediatric Surgery (3)
  • Paediatrics (48)
  • Pain & Palliative Care (3)
  • Pregancy (3)
  • Psychology (3)
  • Pulmonology (13)
  • Radiation Oncology (3)
  • Rheumatology (3)
  • Services (6)
  • Spine Surgery (17)
  • Stroke (4)
  • Swine Flu (1)
  • Transplant (1)
  • Urology (21)
  • Vascular Surgery (9)

Follow us

QUICK LINKS

Find a Doctor

Book an Appointment

Make an Enquiry

Feedback

Hospitals

Blogs

Privilege card

Heart Rhythm Disorder

NH CARES

Hernia

Lung Cancer

Brain Tumour

Liver Cancer

Heart Attack

Urinary Problems

Heart Transplant

Kidney Transplant

Bone Marrow Transplant

Pulmonary Hypertension

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery

Cardiology

Cardiac Surgery

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Orthopaedics

Robotic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Nephrology

Radiation Oncology

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Academics

Clinical Research

NH Colleges

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

About Narayana Health

|

Stakeholder Relations

|

News & Media Relations

|

Awards and Accreditations

|

Leadership

|

Careers

|

CSR

|

Sitemap

© Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd | All rights reserved
NPPA Implant Pricing     Terms & Conditions     Privacy Policy     Disclaimer

Book Online Consultation