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Breast Health Package for Women Over 40
Our Breast Health Center, which is a part of Yaşam Hospital Oncology Center, offers all the possibilities of technology to provide the best care to every woman.
What is Mammography?
Mammography is the low-dose X-ray imaging of the breast tissue to look for early signs of breast cancer before symptoms develop. It can also be used for due diligence when a new symptom (lump or focal pain) develops in the breast tissue.
When viewed on a mammogram, breast tissue appears white and opaque (nebula), while fatty tissue appears darker and translucent.
When Should a Mammogram Be Done?
Annual screening mammograms are recommended for all women from the age of 40. Women who do not have any breast-related signs or symptoms are also screened. If an abnormality is present or patients have a new symptom (a lump or focal pain), additional evaluation may be required. Further examination will reveal what these suspected abnormalities are.
What Percent of Women Who Have Had Mammography Have Risky Situations?
Potential abnormalities are found in 6 to 8 percent of women who get mammograms. This group undergoes different additional evaluations, which may include breast physical examination, diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound or needle biopsy.After these additional evaluations are completed, it becomes clear what the abnormalities found on the mammogram are.
What Does an Abnormality Look Like on a Mammogram?
The possible abnormality on a mammogram may be called a nodule, mass, lump, density or deterioration:
A mass (lump) with a smooth, well-defined border is usually benign.
Ultrasound is necessary to see and identify the inside of a mass. If the mass contains fluid, it is called a cyst.
A mass (lump) with irregular borders or a starburst appearance may be cancerous and a biopsy is usually recommended.
Microcalcifications (small calcium deposits) are another type of abnormality. They can be classified as benign, suspicious, or uncertain. Most microcalcifications are benign. Depending on how the microcalcifications appear in additional studies (magnification views), a biopsy may be recommended.
What is the Accuracy Rate of Mammography?
Diagnoses made by mammography are between 85 percent and 90 percent accurate. Mammograms can detect breast abnormalities before they are large enough to be felt. However, a palpable mass may not be seen on a mammogram. Any abnormality you feel while examining your breasts should be evaluated by your doctor.
What Should Be Considered Before Mammography?
You can follow your normal routine before the mammogram. You can take your medications and maintain your eating and drinking patterns. If you are breastfeeding, pregnant or think you may be pregnant, you should tell your doctor as your mammogram may need to be postponed.
What Should I Pay Attention to When Coming to My Mammography Appointment?
The technician will ask you to remove one breast from your bib at a time and place it on the chest support plate. The image of the breast is taken by clamping it between two plates. In the meantime, pressure is applied to the breast, preventing the breast from moving. This pressure spreads the breast tissue, allowing the radiologist to see the tissue better. Also, the least amount of radiation is used when the breast is compressed as finely as possible.
You may feel some discomfort during 3-5 seconds of pressure. If you cannot tolerate the pressure, please let the technician know. Pressure can be more bothersome at some times in a woman’s menstrual cycle. To minimize discomfort, we recommend scheduling your appointment seven to 10 days after the start of your period.
How is a Mammogram Taken?
The technician will ask you to remove one breast from your bib at a time and place it on the chest support plate. The image of the breast is taken by clamping it between two plates. In the meantime, pressure is applied to the breast, preventing the breast from moving. This pressure spreads the breast tissue, allowing the radiologist to see the tissue better. Also, the least amount of radiation is used when the breast is compressed as finely as possible.
You may feel some discomfort during 3-5 seconds of pressure. If you cannot tolerate the pressure, please let the technician know. Pressure can be more bothersome at some times in a woman’s menstrual cycle. To minimize discomfort, we recommend scheduling your appointment seven to 10 days after the start of your period.
How Does the Process Proceed After Mammography?
There may be temporary skin discoloration and/or mild pain in the chest due to compression. Most women will be able to resume their normal activities soon after their mammogram. Your results will be available within a few days after the test. After getting the results, your doctor will explain everything to you.
How Often Should You Have a Mammogram?
Regular mammograms every year, starting at the age of 40, will enable you to recognize potential risks early.
What Does the Breast Health Package Consist of?
Breast health package consists of General Surgery Examination and Mammography |
Breast Health Package for Women Under 40
Our Breast Health Center, which is a part of Yaşam Hospital Oncology Center, offers all the possibilities of technology to provide the best care to every woman.
Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer that women can encounter in their lifetime (Early detection can save your life).
Self Examination
From the age of 20, all women should perform a breast self-exam once a month (about one week after the start of each menstrual period). If you feel an unusual lump or anything else, it’s important to contact your doctor right away.
What is Breast Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to take pictures of internal organs and tissues.
When Should Breast Ultrasound Be Done?
From the age of 25, annual routine ultrasound follow-ups should not be interrupted. Ultrasound can be applied safely as it does not contain radiation and has no side effects on the body.
What Are the Risks of Breast Ultrasound?
Breast ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, to produce images. Ultrasound technology has no known risks.
What Happens After Breast Ultrasound?
After your breast ultrasound, the radiologist interprets the images and reports the results to your doctor. This information will also be shared with you if any additional testing is needed or follow-up is recommended.
What are the Benefits of Breast Ultrasound?
Ultrasound scanning is non-invasive (no needles or injections).
Ultrasound imaging is extremely safe and uses no radiation.
An ultrasound scan gives a clear picture of soft tissues that don’t show up well on x-ray images.
Ultrasound provides real-time imaging. This makes it easy to guide minimally invasive procedures such as needle biopsies and fluid aspiration.
Ultrasound imaging helps detect lesions in women with dense breasts.
Ultrasound can help detect and classify a breast lesion that cannot be adequately interpreted by mammography alone.
Using ultrasound, doctors can determine that many areas are caused by normal tissue (such as fat lobules) or benign cysts. For most women age 40 and older, a mammogram will be used along with the ultrasound. For women under the age of 40, ultrasound alone is often sufficient to determine whether an area of concern needs a biopsy.
What Does the Breast Health Package Consist of?
Breast health package consists of General Surgery Examination and Breast USG.
Note from your doctor:
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| MEN UNDER 40 LARGE SCREENING PACKAGE |
| Glucose |
To determine whether or not your blood glucose level is within normal ranges; to screen for, diagnose, and monitor diabetes, and to monitor for the presence of hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) and hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose) |
| HbA1c |
To monitor average blood glucose levels over a 3 month period. Used to help diagnose and monitor people with diabetes |
| Urea (Bun) |
To measure how much of waste product you have in your blood. It is used to determine how well your kidneys are working |
| Creatinine |
To assess kidney functions |
| Uric Acid |
To diagnose kidney disorder,diagnose and monitor people with gout, monitor kidney function |
| Complete Urinalysis Test |
To look for metabolic and/or kidney disorders and for urinary tract infections |
| Total Cholesterol |
To screen for risk of developing cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke and related diseases); to monitor treatment |
| LDL Cholesterol |
| HDL Cholesterol |
| Triglycerides |
| AST (SGOT) |
To diagnose liver, bile duct and heart diseases |
| ALT (SGPT) |
| GGT |
To screen for liver disease or alcohol abuse; and to help your doctor tell whether a raised concentration of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in the bloodstream is due to liver or bone disease |
| ALP |
To screen for or monitor treatment for liver or bone disorder |
| Sodium |
To investigate causes of dehydration, oedema, problems with blood pressure, or non-specific symptoms |
| Potassium |
To help diagnose and determine the cause of an electrolyte imbalance; to monitor treatment for illnesses that can cause abnormal potassium levels in the body |
| Chloride |
To determine if there is a problem with your body’s acid-alkali (pH) balance and to monitor treatment |
| Calcium |
To scan, diagnose, and monitor a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and teeth. |
| Phosphate |
To help in the diagnosis of conditions known to cause abnormally high or low levels |
| Amylase |
To diagnose pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseases |
| Lipase |
To diagnose and monitor pancreatitis or other pancreatic disease |
| Magnesium |
To measure the concentration of magnesium in your blood and to help determine the cause of abnormal calcium and/or potassium levels |
| C-Reactive Protein (CRP) |
To identify the presence of inflammation, to determine its severity, and to monitor response to treatment |
| 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D |
To investigate a problem related to bone metabolism or parathyroid function, possible vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, before commencing specific bone treatment and to monitor some patients taking vitamin D |
| Blood Count Haemogram |
Haemogram serves as broad screening panel that checks for the presence of any diseases and infections in the body |
| Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
(ESR) |
To detect and monitor the activity of inflammation as an aid in the diagnosis of the underlying cause |
| Ferritine |
To help assess the levels of iron stored in your body |
| Vitamin B12 |
To help diagnose the cause of anaemia or neuropathy (nerve damage), to evaluate nutritional status in some patients, to monitor effectiveness of treatment of B12 or folate deficiency |
| Free T3 |
To help diagnose hyperthyroidism and monitor it's treatment |
| Free T4 |
To diagnose hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism in adults and to monitor response to treatment |
| TSH |
To screen for and diagnose thyroid disorders; to monitor treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism |
| HBsAg |
To detect, diagnose and follow the course of an infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or to determine if the vaccine against hepatitis B has produced the desired level of immunity |
| Anti HBs |
| Anti HCV |
To screen for and diagnose hepatitis C virus infection and to monitor treatment of the infection |
| Anti HIV |
To determine if you are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) |
| Fecal Occult Blood Test |
To screen for bleeding from the gut/intestine, which may be an indicator of bowel cancer |
| OTHER ANALYSIS |
| Abdominal Ultrasound |
To identify diseases at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys |
| Thyroid Ultrasound |
To characterize a thyroid nodule(s), i.e. to measure the dimensions accurately and to identify internal structure and vascularization |
| Echocardiogram |
To evaluate how your heart moves, heart valves are working and heart’s pumping strength |
| Electrocardiogram |
To measure the electrical activity of the heartbeat and hearth rhythm |
| Exercise Stress Test |
To determine how well your hearth handles work. The test can show if the blood supply is reduced in the arteries that supply the heart |
| Pulmonary Function Test |
To tests that measure how well your lungs work. |
| Chest X-Ray |
The most commonly preferred diagnostic examination to produce images of heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels and the bones of the spine and chest |
| EXAMINATIONS |
| Internal Medicine Examination |
General physical examination, evaluation of the results and recommendations |
| Cardiology Examination |
| Ophtalmology Examination |
| Pulmonology Examination |
| Urology Examination |
| General Surgery Examination |
| Dermatology Examination |
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| 1 TO 16 YEAR OLD CHILD SCREENING PACKAGE |
| LABORATORY ANALYSIS |
| Glucose |
To determine whether or not your blood glucose level is within normal ranges; to screen for, diagnose, and monitor diabetes, and to monitor for the presence of hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) and hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose) |
| Urea (Bun) |
To measure how much of waste product you have in your blood. It is used to determine how well your kidneys are working |
| Creatinine |
To assess kidney functions |
| Complete Urinalysis Test |
To look for metabolic and/or kidney disorders and for urinary tract infections |
| AST (SGOT) |
To diagnose liver, bile duct and heart diseases. |
| ALT (SGPT) |
| Sodium |
To investigate causes of dehydration, oedema, problems with blood pressure, or non-specific symptoms |
| Potassium |
To help diagnose and determine the cause of an electrolyte imbalance; to monitor treatment for illnesses that
can cause abnormal potassium levels in the body |
| Calcium |
To scan, diagnose, and monitor a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and teeth. |
| C-Reactive Protein (CRP) |
To identify the presence of inflammation, to determine its severity, and to monitor response to treatment. |
| 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D |
To investigate a problem related to bone metabolism or parathyroid function, possible vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, before commencing specific bone treatment and to monitor some patients taking vitamin D. |
| Iron |
To determine your blood iron level and to help diagnose iron-deficiency anemia or iron overload. |
| Transferrin and Iron-binding
Capacity |
To help diagnose iron-deficiency or iron overload. |
| Blood Count Haemogram |
Haemogram serves as broad screening panel that checks for the presence of any diseases and infections in the
body. |
| Ferritin |
To help assess the levels of iron stored in your body |
| Vitamin B12 |
To help diagnose the cause of anaemia or neuropathy (nerve damage), to evaluate nutritional status in some
patients, to monitor effectiveness of treatment of B12 or folate deficiency |
| Free T3 |
To help diagnose hyperthyroidism and monitor it's treatment |
| Free T4 |
To diagnose hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism in adults and to monitor response to treatment |
| TSH |
To screen for and diagnose thyroid disorders; to monitor treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism |
| Folate |
A cause of anemia or neuropathy; to evaluate nutritional status in some people; to monitor the effectiveness
of treatment for vitamin B12 or deficiency |
| Anti HBs |
To detect, diagnose and follow the course of an infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or to determine if
the vaccine against hepatitis B has produced the desired level of immunity |
| Fecal Direct Parasite Search (Ova
& Parasite Exam) |
To determine whether you have a parasite infecting your digestive tract |
| OTHER ANALYSIS |
| Abdominal Ultrasound |
To identify diseases at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. |
| Electrocardiogram |
To measure the electrical activity of the heartbeat and hearth rhythm |
| EXAMINATIONS |
| Ophtalmology Examination |
General physical examination, evaluation of the results and recommendations. |
| Pediatrics Examination |
| E.N.T. Examination |
| General Surgery Examination |
| Dermatology Examination |
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