Doctors often find it quite difficult to identify the cancerous
cells in breasts that’s why they use a wide range of diagnostic options.
Diagnostic options help them to know and understand the problem. They often suggest
different tests such as clinical Examination, imaging techniques and breast biopsy.
Clinical examination is very important when it comes to identifying
the problem. It often involves examining and palpation of all 4 quadrants of
both breasts, the area under the nipples, etc. in fact, imaging of the BreastMammography is also the best way to determine breast cancer.
However, it must be noted that some women have dense breast tissue, which
makes it difficult to identify cancerous cell. In such cases, mammograms may be
difficult to detect. According to doctors, cancers usually appear denser with
an irregular edge. In fact, the surrounding tissue may also get distracted by
invading cancer cells.
Doctors also suggest ultrasound of the breast to focus on areas of
the breast. MRIs are sometimes used to assist in the testing of women who are at
high risk of breast cancer.
Some doctors who have doubts, often suggest breast biopsy - Fine-Needle
Aspiration, it involves collecting a sample of breast tissue using a long, thin
needle as well as a syringe. It is done under local anaesthesia. This sort of
test helps to locate the area of concern in breasts.
There are so many screening methods; every doctor uses different methods
of detecting cancer. Even with these differing methods, doctors have the same
goal to identify and treat the problem. They strive to provide the best
possible solution. Their hard work provides patients with the best treatment!
