Remember, with apt discussions and awareness programs apart from screening, we can beat the foe of breast cancer. Fore–warned is forearmed!!!! Breast cancer is on the rise in developing countries like India, particularly in urban India. It’s a well-known fact that Indian women tend to develop breast cancer a decade earlier than Western women.
This raises a critical question – “ Should Indian women begin breast screening earlier? ” Screening for breast cancer is a way for those who have no signs of the disease, but are looking for early evidence of the disease. Breast cancer screening is divided into 3 main types. Dr.
Rupa Ananthasivan, Consultant – Radiology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road shares insights. At What Age Can You Undergo Breast Cancer Screening? Breast Self-Examination : Breast self-examination is encouraged by the American College of Radiology once a month for all women above the age of 25. Common signs like painless lumps in the breast or the armpit, changes in the skin of the breast or size of the breast, changes in the position of the nipple, scaling or redness in the nipple, or unusual discharge (bloody or clear) from one nipple should be looked for in particular.
Clinical Breast Examination : This refers to the examination of the breasts by a medical practitioner - a doctor or nurse looking for early signs of breast cancer. This is encouraged once in 3 years after the age of 30. Regular Mammograms : Mammograms are special x-rays of the breast.
