Health News What is sonomammography Who needs it How is it done What are the benefits of sonomammography

Sonomammography: breast cancer in women in indiaBreast Cancer) is highest. below that, ovarian cancer (Ovarian Cancer) ratio is high. According to the National Cancer Registry Program report of the National Center for Disease Informatics and Research, in 2020, 39.2% of female cancer patients in India had breast or ovarian cancer. According to available research, factors like radiation, drug abuse, increasing age, obesity, alcohol consumption, genetics are responsible for breast cancer. An estimated two lakh women in India were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, with an estimated 76,000 women dying. According to the 2020 National Cancer Registry Program report, by 2025 this figure is expected to reach 2 lakh 30 thousand. Given these alarming statistics, it is imperative for women to take utmost care of their breasts. Therefore, regular breast self-examination and mammography should be done on the advice of the doctor. Your doctor may also recommend you to undergo sonomammography to monitor breast health.

What is sonomammography?

Sonomammography or ultrasound examination of the breast is a non-invasive technique. This procedure allows examination of the breasts and the blood flow within the breasts. Breast cancer and breast abnormalities can also be detected with this technique. Lumps or lumps in the breast can be detected through this test. Sonomammography is an effective test, and if you see an abnormal lump, you can have a fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) test done right away.

who should?

This test should be done if a lump or lump is felt in the breast, the tissue in the breast feels very dense, there is a family history of breast cancer, and there is any abnormal change in the breast.

How to do

Sonomammography can be done at any time during the menstrual cycle. No special preparation is needed for this. In this test, the person lies down on the testing table. A radiologist applies gel to her breast area and a special probe (linear, high-frequency probe) examines the entire breast and armpit area to check for lumps.

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Advantages of Sonomammography

This test is quick, painless, readily available and non-invasive.
This test can diagnose breast cancer.
This test is inexpensive, requires no preparation, and is an important tool for women with breast abnormalities.
If there is a lump in the breasts, get regular checkups done and seek medical advice. Early diagnosis can save lives.

Doctor. Sunita Dubey, Eminent Radiologist and Founder, MedscapeIndia

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