Mammograms

A mammogram is the only proven screening method of determining whether you are developing breast cancer.

Regular self breast examination or an examination by a qualified physician is also essential but a mammogram is one of the best ways of determining where there are problems and assisting in catching them at the earliest time possible.

Mammograms use a low-dose x-ray to examine the breast tissue and in doing so they can see if there are different types of tumors or cysts present within the breast.

Early detection from the use of mammograms has resulted in a huge reduction in mortality from breast cancer.

Throughout the world many countries offer routine annual mammograms and in doing so have reduced the statistics of women who are dying from breast cancer to a fraction of those countries where breast screening is uncommon.

Mammograms have a very high success rate in locating any problems within the breast tissue and this should help to encourage more women to have regular mammograms.

There are some people who are concerned about the exposure to radiation that is associated with mammograms.
The amount of exposure to radiation is miniscule and unlikely to cause any problems, and it is certainly not a reason to avoid having a mammogram and risk getting breast cancer.

Even though the incidence of breast cancer appears to be rising, the number of deaths caused by breast cancer is on the decline and this is due to good screening methods, with the use of mammograms, and the fact that more women are becoming aware of what is necessary to look after their breasts with self-examination.

The research that has gone into breast cancer over recent years has helped specialists to treat the problem better and significantly reduce fatalities.

If you have been concerned about getting a mammogram and have been putting it off for some time then consider contacting your physician and getting checked.
It is a simple procedure and will leave you with peace of mind.