Importance of mammogram in the prevention of breast cancer - Best Medical Oncologists in Bangalore - Dr. Murali Subraman

1. PRESENTED BY DR. MURALI SUBRAMANIAN IMPORTANCE OF MAMMOGRAM IN THE PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER Dr. Murali Subramanian has explained the importance of mammograms in the prevention of breast cancer in this blog. Thank you for the overwhelming messages all of you have been sending me. It motivates me to provide more and more information. This is Dr. Murali Subramanian, Best Medical Oncologist in Bangalore. I have received several queries regarding the prevention and tests of breast cancer. Hence, I have decided to talk about mammograms today and if every woman should take this test. Time and again I have stressed on the need to finding breast cancer early and subsequently getting the right treatment. This can prevent deaths from breast cancer. We have seen over the years that breast tumour, if detected early, when it’s small and not spread to different parts, is easier to treat with successful results. Hence I recommend getting regular screening tests, as it is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early. WHAT ARE THE SCREENING TESTS? Before experiencing any symptoms,it is possible to detect tumours in the breast,if you go for regular screening. Screening in simple terms refer to tests used to find a disease in patients who don’t have any symptoms. Early detectionrefers to finding and diagnosing a disease earlier than if you waited for symptoms to start. MAMMOGRAMS Mammograms are a screening test for breast cancer in which low-dose x- rays are used for detection of tumours. If you can get a mammogram done every year, it can help find breast cancer at an early stage. At this stage it is easier to treat cancer. A mammogram has been beneficial in detecting early tumours. Recently, a new type of mammogram called digital breast tomosynthesis or 3D mammography has become much more popular. You can check with your doctor if they do provide this test and if this is the right choice for you. CLINICAL BREAST EXAM AND BREAST SELF-EXAM By now I hope all of you are aware of the benefit of regular physical breast exams done by either a doctor or by women themselves. It is seen that breast cancer is detected after a woman finds a certain abnormality in her breast, usually not during a proper routine self-examination but when they were having a bath or dressing.  I would like to stress here that women should be aware of how their breasts normally look and feel and if they find anything out of the ordinary, any small changes or signs, they should consult a doctor without further delay. To know in detail visit below link: http://www.drmuralisubramanian.com/blog/importance-of- mammogram-in-the-prevention-of-breast-cancer/