New Delhi: These days people are facing many problems. One of these serious problems is cancer, which sometimes proves fatal. Breast cancer is a type of serious disease that usually affects women more. Many women around the world lose their lives because of this. In such a situation, it is important to detect it in time to avoid its serious consequences.
Mammography is the test through which this disease is identified. However, due to lack of information about it, people are not able to use it at the right time. In such a situation, today in this article we will tell you how important is mammogram and why?
What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is a type of diagnostic testing and screening tool in which an X-ray of the breast is taken. This is done to detect breast cancer or tumors. This process is called mammography.
Why is mammography important?
If you experience any of these breast-related symptoms, get a mammogram-
any type of lump in the breast
different breast sizes
abnormal nipples
chest swelling
Pain in chest
Moreover, it is a routine test that every woman above 40 years of age should undergo once every two years. This helps in early detection of cancer so that treatment can be started at the right time.
How is mammography done?
A mammogram machine has two plates on one of which the breast is placed and pressure is applied on the other.
Therefore it is replaced by a covering or covering which is wrapped around the chest. To do this your jewelery is also removed. X-ray technicians are often women.
After this you are placed in front of a special X-ray machine.
The casket will then be placed on a plastic platform or bottom plate.
The technician lowers a plastic plate called a compression plate from above to apply pressure on the chest.
This causes the breasts to expand slightly, making it easier to identify the tumor.
You may feel some discomfort in this phase but it only lasts for a few seconds.
Now take a deep breath.
The technician will then take several pictures of the screening.
This entire process may take a total of 15 to 20 minutes.
Nowadays the technology of 3D mammogram has also arrived. In this, photographs are taken from different angles which creates a 3D image.
Mammograms do not prevent cancer, but they can detect early-stage cancer, making early treatment possible. With this, the death rate due to breast cancer can be reduced by 20 to 25%.
