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:
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.
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