Get Your Mammogram Today - Because Early Detection Can't Wait

What is a Mammogram?

A mammogram is a special X-ray picture of the inside of your breasts. Doctors use these pictures to check for any problems or changes that could be signs of breast cancer. Screening means check-up in a healthy person without any signs to detect any cancer before it is too late.

Why do people get mammograms?

Mammograms are really important because they can help find breast cancer early even before you can feel anything wrong. When cancer is found early it's easier to treat, and you have a better chance of getting better.

How does a mammogram work?

During a mammogram, your breast gets gently squished between two plastic plates. This helps the X-ray machine take clear pictures of the inside of your breast. It might feel a little uncomfortable, but it only lasts for a short time.

When should I start getting mammograms?

Most health organizations recommend that women begin getting regular mammograms at age 40 or earlier if they have a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors. Most experts recommend that women get a mammogram every 1-2 years depending on their age and risk factors.

Does a mammogram hurt?

Mammograms can be slightly uncomfortable due to the compression of the breast, but most women report only mild discomfort that goes away quickly.

Cost of Mammogram

Depends on the program, group size and pick-up/drop transport facility.

What if my mammogram results are not normal?

If your mammogram shows a potential abnormality, your doctor may recommend additional imaging tests or a biopsy to further investigate the area of concern.

How accurate are mammograms?

Mammograms are generally very accurate, but they are not perfect. They can sometimes miss small tumors or fail to detect early-stage cancers.

Does radiation from a mammogram increase my risk of cancer?

The amount of radiation used in a mammogram is very low, and the potential risk of developing cancer from this exposure is extremely small.

Can I get a mammogram if I have breast implants?

Yes, you can still get a mammogram if you have breast implants. The technician will take special care to image around the implants.

What if I have dense breast tissue?

Women with dense breast tissue may require additional screening tests such as ultrasound to help detect any potential abnormalities.

म्यामोग्राम के हो?

म्यामोग्राम तपाईंका ब्रेस्ट (स्तनको) विशेष एक्स-रे चित्र हो। डाक्टरले यी चित्रहरूको प्रयोग स्तन क्यान्सर वा अरु कुनै पनि समस्या खोज्नका लागि गर्छन्।

किन म्यामोग्राम गराउँनु पर्छ?

म्यामोग्रामले स्तन क्यान्सरलाई सुरुवाती स्टरजमा पहिल्याउन सक्छ। क्यान्सर पहिलो चरणमा भेटिएमा यसको उपचार गर्न सजिलो हुन्छ र निको हुने सम्भावना बढी हुन्छ।

म्यामोग्राम कसरी काम गर्छ?

म्यामोग्राम गरिँदा तपाईंको स्तन दुई प्लास्टिक प्लेटहरूका बिचमा राखिन्छ। यसले एक्स-रे मेशिनलाई तपाईंको स्तनको भित्री भागको स्पष्ट चित्रहरू लिन मद्दत गर्छ। यसले केही असजिलो महसूस गराउन सक्छ तर यो केवल थोरै समयसम्म मात्र रहन्छ।

कुन उमेरबाट म्यामोग्राम गराउन सुरु गर्नुपर्छ?

धेरैजसो स्वास्थ्य संगठनहरूले 40 वर्ष उमेरदेखि नियमित रूपमा म्यामोग्राम गराउन सुरु गर्न सुझाव दिन्छन् वा यदि परिवारको स्तन क्यान्सर छ वा अन्य जोखिमका कारणहरू छन् भने त्यसभन्दा अगाडि नै गर्न सकिन्छ।

के म्यामोग्राममा दुःख हुन्छ?

म्यामोग्राममा केही असजिलो महसूस हुन सक्छ, तर धेरै महिलाहरूले सामान्य असजिलो मात्र महसूस गर्छन्, जुन तुरून्तै ठीक हुन्छ।

मूल्य

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यदि मेरो म्यामोग्राम नतीजा सामान्य छैन भने के हुन्छ?

यदि तपाईंको म्यामोग्रामले कुनै असामान्यता देखाएमा तपाईंको चिकित्सकले थप परीक्षण वा बायोप्सी गर्न सुझाव दिन सक्छन्।

म्यामोग्रामको किरणमा हुने विकिरणले मेरो क्यान्सरको जोखिम बढाउँछ?

म्यामोग्रामको प्रयोग गरिने विकिरण निकै सानो मात्रामा हुन्छ र यस्तो छोटो विकिरणबाट क्यान्सर हुने जोखिम अत्यन्त कम हुन्छ।

एक स्वस्थ महिलाले म्यामोग्राम जाँच गर्नाले स्तनको समस्या समयमै पत्ता लाग्न सक्छ र त्यसको उपचार गर्न सकिन्छ।