• Do exercise can reduce breast cancer risk?
Exercise during four hours in a week can lower the risk because the sport can improve the immune system and decrease the level of estrogen in the body.
• Can a healthy diet prevents breast cancer?
oPilih diet low in calories and nutritious. Foods that contain high calories may increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Fats trigger the growth of the estrogen hormone can stimulate tumor growth. The contents of the diet with fruits and vegetables.
• Smoking was the trigger breast cancer?
The study did not find cigarettes as a cause of breast cancer. It is still further investigated. However, if you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, smoking can lower survival rate.
• Alcoholic beverages increase the risk of breast cancer?
Alcohol can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Drinking more alcohol, the higher the risk of developing breast cancer.
• How often should I perform Breast Self Examination (BSE)?
At least once a month to do BSE. Notice if there are changes in size, there are bumps, grooves, wrinkles on
changes in the breast or nipple.
• Does a family history affect breast cancer risk?
If the grandmother, mother, son or sister (a very close family relationships) are affected by breast cancer, mammography did five years before the age they are diagnosed with breast cancer. Or check with your doctor immediately if there are unusual changes.
• Is there a relationship between menstruation with breast cancer?
You are at high risk if your menstrual cycles start early ie before the age of 12 years, no children, first child after age 30, or menopause after age 55.
• How often do we have to do check ups?
Do it every year. But if there are unusual changes in the breast, immediately visit the doctor. Do not delay.
• Is mammography painful?
Mammography is the examination of the breast using X-ray Discomfort arising from the breast is pressed mammograms only for a moment. Better time to do the mammogram is one week after menstruation when it is completed because the breast feels softer.
• Who should perform mammography?
Women aged 40 years and over
• What should be taken when doing mammography?
If you’ve never done mammography or other breast examination, simply carry identity cards. However, if the team had already been, take the results / previous mammogram films (if any), place and date of mammography, biopsy reports or other reports. Radiology Specialist you will compare it to a new report.
• Are the results of mammography may be granted immediately after the inspection?
No, the film will be sent to the radiology specialist for the observed results. Therefore, it takes 3-4 weeks from the date of mammography before you are given the results.
• Is mammography safe?
Yes, mammography is safe. Mammography uses low doses of radiation. Pressure on the breast for a few minutes will not cause adverse effects on the breast.
• accurate is mammography?
Mammography is the best way to detect breast cancer early because it can detect a lump that is too small to
perceived themselves. But 10% of cancers are not seen by mammogram. This is due to:
1. Located in the breast that mammograms difficult to detect.
2. Hidden in normal breast tissue.
3. Not visible because the growth of cancer cells does not affect or alter the surrounding normal tissue.
• Can mammography to determine a lump is cancerous or not?
Mammography is useful in finding a lump in the breast, but mammography can not determine whether the lump is cancerous or not. Biopsy is necessary to take the network so the network can be investigated whether it is cancerous or not.
• Do all women need to do a mammogram?
Mammography is usually not recommended for women under the age of 40 years because at that age, the breasts more dense, making it difficult to identify small changes that occur. More advisable to do the ultrasound.
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July 8th, 2010
Andrew
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