All About the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

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!