breast cancer?

Question

how do you test for breast cancer??

Answer 1

The best way to find breast lumps that may be cancer is to do 3 things:

* Have regular mammograms.
* Have your doctor check your breasts.
* Check your breasts yourself every month.

Doing all of these things gives you the best chance to find cancer as early as you can. Finding breast cancer early makes treatment much easier and more effective. More than 90 out of 100 women whose breast cancer is found early will be cured.

A mammogram is the most effective way to find breast cancer early, up to 2 years before the lump is even large enough to feel. A mammogram is a special kind of x-ray of your breasts. The amount of radiation used in the x-ray is very small.

Mammograms detect cancer because cancer is denser (thicker) than the normal part of the breast. A radiologist will look at the x-rays for signs of cancer or other breast problems.-

Answer 2

Exams and Tests:-
The doctor will ask you about your symptoms and risk factors, and then perform a physical exam, which includes both breasts, armpits, and the neck and chest area. Additional tests may include:
* Mammography to help identify the breast lump
* Breast MRI to help better identify the breast lump
* Breast ultrasound to show whether the lump is solid or fluid-filled
* Breast biopsy, needle aspiration, or breast lump removal to remove all or part of the breast lump for closer examination by a laboratory specialist
If your doctor learns that you do have breast cancer, additional tests will be done to see if the cancer has spread. This is called staging. Staging helps guide future treatment and follow-up and gives you some idea of what to expect in the future.
Breast cancer stages range from 0 to IV. In general, breast cancer that stays where it has started is called in situ or noninvasive breast cancer. If it spreads, it is called invasive breast cancer. The higher the number, the more advanced the cancer.

Answer 3

You can examine your breasts for lumps or unusual 'feelings', but a cancer diagnosis requires a blood test called a CA125 and/or a biopsy.
A yearly mammogram is also recommended for anyone over 40 or younger if there is a history of breast cancer in the family.
Call the American Cancer Society in your area for a brochure on self-examination.

Answer 4

In my case, Age 62, I keep having sharp sudden pain. Dr felt lump sent me to imaging, where a son a gram was done. 2 lumps located, then then do a marker inserted in to lump. Then a Sonagram for better image to assist surgeon. In my case I elected have all breast removed. Some only need a portion and can be reconstructed. From my first Dr visit to surgery date was 5 weeks. Lumps come in all sizes and some are irregular shapes with tentacles. I started chemo little late as I had a infection but finished it in late September. Now on Herceptin Iv every 3 werks for several more months.

Answer 5

typically through a mammogram(a special x ray of the breast)
or a sonogram, if it is thought the mammogram may not pick up any abnormalities.
usually you test in your lat thirties every year there after, unless you have a family history.
my mom was diagnosed at 41 with breast cancer, and i had a mammogram last year at age 24 so i would have a good base reading in case something changes.

Answer 6

Usually before the mammogram (which isnt extremly reliable) you would see a GP to check the lump for things such as movement (shouldnt move much if it is a tumour).
I believe there was talk of a PCR (Polymerase chan reaction) to check for breast cancer, but I am unsure if this is common place yet.

Answer 7

If you feel a lump, best time to do a breast exam is in the morning, but if you feel a lump already go straight to the doctor and they will give you an exam then a mammogram.

Answer 8

Mammogram which is an x-ray of the breasts. You can do a self exam by feeling for lumps in your breasts.

Answer 9

We don't know the cause. If we did, we might be able to prevent it and treat it better. Symptoms are rare. I had a red rash present from the tumor causing tissue changes. The lump was rather large but my doc never detected it. No worries though; it's very treatable, fine now.

Answer 10

Mammogram and then if they find suspicious spots they do a biopsy of the tumors/lumps.