How can scientific screening and medical examinations be conducted as a high-risk group for breast cancer?
According to the Chinese Women’s Breast Cancer Screening Standards published in the Chinese Journal of Oncology Prevention and Control and the recommendations of the International Agency for Research on Breast Cancer, people at high risk of breast cancer tend to start screening earlier than the general population. Specifically, high-risk groups start screening at age 40. The International Agency for Research on Breast Cancer recommends that, for women with high-risk factors, such as a history of breast cancer in their families or a genetic mutation, screening be initiated ahead of time on the basis of the professional advice and circumstances of the medical institution.
Breast cancer is often more frequently screened than the general population. The common recommendations for frequency of screening are an annual mammography and breast ultrasound examination for women aged 40-49 years; an annual screening for women aged 50 years and over, and consideration may be given to the addition of other means of screening, such as MRI screening, depending on the individual situation; and a higher risk population such as the BRCA1/2 mutation carrier, the frequency and means of screening may need to be more frequent and varied, based on the advice of the medical professionals.
In the light of the above, the high-risk groups for breast cancer are usually older and more frequently screened than the general population; it is therefore recommended that the high-risk groups develop individualized screening plans based on their own circumstances and the doctor ‘ s recommendations.
People at high risk of breast cancer need to take a combination of factors into account when selecting a medical examination, but first of all to ensure that professional, accurate and reliable medical results are obtained. The preferred general hospitals are recommended, mainly because they are fully equipped and the doctors are experienced in conducting comprehensive cancer-prevention examinations, and such hospitals usually have special breast or oncology units, which provide specialized breast cancer screening services; and, secondly, special oncology hospitals. These hospitals focus on tumour-related diseases, are more specialized and targeted for cancer-prevention examinations and have a high level of technical and clinical experience in breast cancer screening; in addition, they may choose public maternal and child health institutions. These three types of hospitals have a high level of professionalism and authority in the area of female health.
For those at high risk of breast cancer, the following screening programmes are proposed: firstly, women can carry out mammograms at home, and once a month they can check their own mammograms for unusual changes in breast morphology, texture and the presence of swelling. It then goes to medical institutions for specialized mammography examinations, including clinical mammograms, mammograms, mammograms, mammograms or skin changes, etc.; mammograms, i.e. ultrasound screening of mammograms to see if there is an abnormal echo or bulge; mammograms, also known as mammograms, are an important means of breast cancer screening.
It should be noted, however, that young women (especially those under 35 years of age) may reduce the sensitivity of mammograms due to mammograms: breast MRI screening may be considered for patients who are highly suspected of breast cancer or need further assessment of mammograms. MRI is able to provide more detailed images of mammograms, which can help in the detection of small breast cancer stoves; oncological markers, although there are currently no distinctive signs of breast cancer tumors, may have increased levels of some tumor markers (e.g. CA15-3) associated with breast cancer. However, changes in tumor markers may be influenced by a number of factors, and the results should be evaluated in a comprehensive manner in conjunction with other results.
With regard to the frequency of medical examinations, those at high risk of breast cancer should determine the frequency of the examinations on their own basis and under the guidance of a doctor. In general, it is recommended that a full mammogram be conducted annually, including clinical mammography, mammography and mammogram X-line (or MRI, depending on the circumstances).
At the same time, high-risk groups should closely follow their own physical changes and should receive timely medical treatment for any abnormal symptoms. Before a medical examination is carried out, the doctor should be informed of his or her family history and personal history so that he or she can assess the risks more accurately and develop a corresponding medical examination programme; the medical examination should be carried out in a relaxed state, in cooperation with the doctor’s examination; the doctor’s advice should be carefully followed up after the examination and further examination or treatment, as required.
The key to preventing the occurrence of breast cancer is to maintain a balance in the body ‘ s immune system and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Scientific and professional screening and medical examinations are critical for those at high risk of breast cancer. May breast cancer stay away from our women!
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