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Diagnostic: Mamography

OVERVIEW

Breast Cancer is one of the commonest malignancies afflicting women. It is currently estimated that one in 14 of all female children born will develop breast cancer in life time. Breast Cancer is generally curable if diagnosed and treated in its early stages. Breast changes occur in almost all women. In fact, most of these changes are not cancer, but only a doctor can know for sure. Breast changes can also happen monthly, due to menstrual period. A mammogram allows the doctor to have a closer look for changes in breast tissue that cannot be felt during a brest exam. Woman are hundred times more likely to have breast cancer as compared to man.

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Unusual swelling of all or one specific part of the breast.	Lump in underarm area
Continuous skin irritation or dimpling	An unusual discharge from the nipple other than breast milk.
Persisting pain in breast.	Inflammation or thickening of the nipple or breast skin.
Persisting nipple pain or inversion of nipple.

Breast Cancer Prevention:

Cancer prevention through a very ambiguous concept due to their molecular causes of origin, can be achieved through small but effective changes made to lifestyle:

* Restricted alcohol consumption

* Regular exercise

* Avoiding unnecessary consumption of antibiotics

What is the best method of detecting breast cancer as early as possible?

A high quality mammogram plus a clinical breast exam, an exam done by your doctor, is the most effective way to detect breast cancer early. Finding breast cancer early greatly improves a woman's chances for successful treatment.

How should I prepare?

Before scheduling a mammogram, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other specialty organizations recommended that you discuss any new findings or problems in your breasts with your doctor. In addition, inform your doctor of any prior surgeries, hormone use, and family or personal history of breat cancer.

Do not schedule your mammogram for the week before your period if your breasts are usually tender during this time. The best time for a mammogram is one week following your period. Always inform your doctor or x-ray technologist if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.

Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the exam. These can appear on the mammogram as calcium spots.

Describe any breast symptoms or problems to the technologist performing the exam.

If possible, obtain prior mammograms and make them available to the radiologist at the time of the current exam. Ask when your results are normal if you do not hear from your doctor or the mammography facility.

Who interprets the results and how do I get them?

At Bhaktivedanta Hospital we have expert radiologist & physician specifically trained to supervise and interpret radiology examinations. You will also be notified of the results by the mammography facility.

What are the benefits?

Imaging of the breast improves a physician's ability to detect small tumors. When cancers are small, the woman has more treatment options and a cure is more likely.

FACILITIES AT BHAKTIVEDANTA HOSPITAL

Full fledged team of Cancer Specialists trained at TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and abroad.

All major Cancer Surgeries are done. All type of Chemotherapy given by experts with modern equipments.

All diagnostic tests like Mammography, Biopsy, Endoscopy and Pap smear are available.

All these facilities are at very concessional rates.

Consultant Onco Surgeon:

Name	Time
Dr. Vishnu Agarwal	6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Mon to Sat