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Breast Cancer Screening

Dr CC Tan may recommend any or several of the following diagnostic tests below to determine whether or not your lumps are cancerous. You may learn more about these diagnostic tests here.

• Mammogram
• Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)
• Ultrasound
• MRI
• Ultrasound-guided Breast Biopsy

A mammogram is a breast cancer screening test that involves taking an X-ray of your breasts. It is used to look for breast cancer in women who have an average risk of developing breast cancer.

Some benefits of a mammogram for breast cancer screening include:

• Reduction in the risk of dying from breast cancer.
• A mammogram can detect small changes in the breast before it’s physically (clinically) apparent.
• If a cancer was diagnosed early, this may imply a chance that the patient may not need chemotherapy.
• A mammogram is one of the fastest breast cancer screening methods as it takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
• Reduction in the risk of undergoing a complete removal of the breast (mastectomy).

Breast ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to produce high-quality images of your breast. The procedure can be used both as an alternative to mammograms or in addition to mammograms, depending on the situation.

Breast ultrasound is used to examine potential abnormalities or masses in your breasts, such as tumours, cysts and calcifications. It can also be used during biopsies and treatments.

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of your breast. The MRI scans provide your breast specialist with an accurate view of the internal appearance of your breast as well as any suspicious growth.

The procedure is highly recommended for individuals aged between 25 – 35  years old who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer.

If you had silicone injections in the past to augment your breasts, ultrasounds and mammograms might be ineffective. In such a case, your doctor may recommend an MRI scan. However, MRI is not recommended for routine screening of average-risk women.

An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy may be recommended by your doctor for a variety of reasons. These may include the following:

• During an examination, your doctor detects a lump or thickening in your breast, and your doctor suspects breast cancer.
• Your mammography images reveal an abnormal spot in your breast.
• An unusual finding is discovered during a breast ultrasound scan or MRI.
• Unusual changes in your breasts such as crusting, scaling, dimpling skin, or a bloody discharge.

20-39 Years Old: Once A Month

40-49 Years Old: Once A Month

50 Years & Above: Once A Month

40-49 Years Old: Once A Year

50 Years & Above: Once Every 2 Years