Mammography saves women’s lives! Free of charge! No appointment needed! With an e-referral from your family doctor or a specialist. A painless 10-minute procedure!
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The main problem is that very many patients see a doctor only at late stages of the disease, when the chances of full recovery are lower. The point of early diagnosis of breast cancer is that tumors detected at early stages are treated successfully, and the survival rate after treatment is very high. Please note that breast tumors are often asymptomatic and do not bother the woman at all.
Mammography is an effective method for detecting breast tumors.
What is this method?
Mammography is an X-ray examination of the breasts that can detect a breast tumor at an early stage, even one that a breast specialist cannot find by palpation.
Who needs mammography?
If there are no complaints and no breast diseases, the first mammogram is recommended after the age of 40. It is also recommended to have this examination once between the ages of 35 and 40. From 40 to 50, the examination should be done once every two years. After 50, every year.
How to prepare for mammography?
– Schedule the examination for a time when your breasts are less sensitive, in the first phase of the menstrual cycle, from day 6 to day 12 after your period starts. Bring the results of all previous examinations so that the radiologist can compare them with the new images. On the day of the examination, do not use deodorants, antiperspirants, creams or perfumes under your arms or on your breasts.
Dear women, take care of yourselves and pay attention to your health.
Kind regards, Sumy Regional Clinical Oncology Center
31 Pryvokzalna St, Sumy (X-ray room), tel. 0542700462