While mammograms don’t really
prevent breast cancers, it can definitely save one’s life by helping them
detect the cancer at an early stage, when treatment can be done rather easily,
and chances of survival is much higher. Also, detection of breast cancer at an
early stage also means that one would be probably able to keep their breasts.
With early detection of breast cancer through Mammogram Las Vegas NV, localized
tumor can be removed surgically without resorting to mastectomy, which is
breast removal.
It could save lives
Early detection of breast cancer
can reduce the risk of dying due to the condition drastically – by more than
25-35 percent. So, it is recommended that women start getting mammogram scan
done annually one they reach the age of 40 years, and even earlier in case they
are at high risk. If a lump is being felt, you may also go for CT scan LasVegas.
Done be afraid
It is a very fast procedure that
would take not more than 20-25 minutes. The discomfort too is minimal for a
majority of women. Mammogram is a rather safe procedure with just a tiny amount
of real exposure to radiation. To relieve oneself from anxiety of waiting for
the mammogram results, choose a mammogram center that will provide you with the
mammogram results the same day itself.
Women who have dense breasts and
women who are below 40 years of age should go for digital mammogram. Digital
mammogram images are recorded on the computer and allows the doctors to zoom
into specific sections of the image.
