You can feel completely fine and still have breast cancer: Why UAE doctors urge mammograms even without a lump
When you ask women how they know if they had breast cancer , and the answer is usually the same: They would feel it. A lump, a thickening, a change in the breast or around the nipple. It is an understandable instinct, and it is precisely the assumption that screening mammography is designed to get ahead of. A mammogram can sometimes detect breast cancer before there is anything to feel and before…
Even without experiencing physical symptoms, a woman can still be harboring breast cancer. UAE doctors urge women to undergo regular mammograms as a preventive measure. Mammograms can detect the disease before any physical indication appears, including small lumps or changes in the breast tissue. Early detection through screening can significantly impact treatment options and outcomes.
While feeling well doesn't necessarily mean a woman is cancer-free, screening remains crucial for those without symptoms. Factors like breast density can affect the accuracy of mammograms, but regular screening is still recommended, especially for average-risk women starting at age 40.
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