Breast cancer was one of the most common malignant tumours in women, and early screening was essential to improve the cure rate and reduce mortality. The following are relevant to early breast cancer screening.
I. Self-examination
This is an important link in the early detection of breast cancer. Women are required to conduct a breast self-test once a month, which is generally recommended for 7 to 10 days after menstruation, when the breast is softer and easier to check.
The examination may be conducted by standing or placing a position to observe the exterior of the breast on both sides and to see if there are anomalies such as skin dents, orange pelvis changes, nipple insulation or spills. The right hand is then used to examine the left breast, the left hand to examine the right breast, to touch the breast tissue with a light stroke of the abdomen in a given order, to feel the swelling, to notice the size, mass, boundary, activity, etc. If any anomalies are detected, they should be examined further in a timely manner.
II. Clinical breast examinations
Clinical breast examinations conducted by professional doctors are also critical. The doctor makes a more accurate assessment of the presence of swelling and other anomalies in the breast through contact. With their wealth of experience, they can make a preliminary assessment of the nature of the swelling, for example, whether it may be more benign or more vicious.
It is generally recommended that women aged 20-39 should undergo a clinical breast examination every three years; women over 40 years of age do so every year.
Breast ultrasound
Breast ultrasound is a common screening tool, especially for young women, pregnant women or breast-feeding women. It clearly shows the internal structure of the breast tissue, detects edema, cysts, etc. in the breast, and can determine whether the edema is real or cystic and give an accurate description of its size, form, etc.
Moreover, breast ultrasound, which is non-irradiated, is relatively affordable and simple, and can be repeated, and is one of the important items for early screening.
IV. Mammoth targeting
The mammogram target is applied mainly to women over 40 years of age. It can find early, untouched breast cancer stoves, such as small calcifiers, which may be the early manifestations of breast cancer.
However, there is a certain amount of radiation from mammograms, but the radiation effects are minimal under normal conditions and as required.
In general, early screening for breast cancer requires the attention of women themselves, by means of self-censorship, regular and specialized clinical breast examinations, combined with breast ultrasound, mammograms, etc., so that anomalies can be detected as early as possible and valuable time can be spent on follow-up treatments to improve the curing rate of breast cancer.
