Breast cancer is all too prevalent in our society. Women need to be vigilant in checking for it on a routine basis. If you are in the habit of checking for it, then you are more likely to notice if anything changes or seems out of the ordinary. There are three important steps that you should do on a routine basis. They are:
* Do a monthly breast self examination.
* Have a regularly scheduled mammogram. Check with your health care provider for age recommendations.
* Have a regularly scheduled breast examination by your doctor.
Breast self examination is both convenient and easy, and can be done in the privacy of your own home. If you detect anything suspicious you should contact your doctor very promptly and be evaluated.
Women need to get mammograms, because they can detect breast cancer at an earlier stage than some women can detect through breast self exams. Still, breast self examination is necessary.
Mammograms are very important in the fight against breast cancer. If something suspicious is found, the doctor may perform a biopsy to find out if it is cancerous. Through mobile mammography many women, who might otherwise put it off, can be one step closer to getting a mammogram.
Having a regularly scheduled breast examination by a doctor is also very important. A good doctor will know how to do this properly and should ask you if there are any changes that you have noticed or are concerned about.
By doing the breast self exam, having a mammogram and also having a breast examination by your doctor, you are much more likely to get an earlier diagnosis if there is a problem. Getting an earlier diagnosis means treatment can be started sooner.
Areas where mobile mammography is offered will benefit greatly from this accommodating service. Some low-income areas may house women that don't have adequate transportation to get to a doctor's office or health lab where mammograms are offered.
Some women may just be nervous about the process of getting a mammogram. The easier the accessibility, the more likely women will be to get a mammogram. By bringing it closer to home, health-care workers are making a potentially life-saving contribution to a community.
Another advantage of having this available in local areas is that it reminds and encourages all women to get a mammogram. It brings the message to the forefront that this is important and helps to educate everyone within its proximity.
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