The Evolution of Breast Cancer Technology
With the advancement of technology the detection of breast cancer in screenings has improved over the years, thus leading to a profuse amount of saved lives. The first sighting of breast cancer has no exact known date, but historians found evidence of breast cancer dated back to 1600 BC in Egyptian writings. (Mandal) With more knowledge about breast cancer, women and some men are able to conduct self-examinations and receive proper screenings in order to detect breast cancer in its earliest stage. In the 1950s the mammogram was introduced to the medical community, then later popularized. (Basset and Gold) With advancements in technology, mammograms are not the only way to spot breast cancer; there are alternatives such as ultrasounds and thermography.
The first glimpse of breast cancer backtracks to more than 3,600 years ago; the …show more content…
Mammograms are an X-ray of the breast and can detect up to two years before either the patient or doctor can feel the tumor. ("Early Detection, Breast Cancer | CancerCare") Clinical Breast Exams (CBE) is the examination of breast and their surrounding areas, and doctors perform this procedure. During the examination the doctor checks for changes in size, skin changes, and other abnormal changes that the breast may have or soon undergo. Women ages 20 to 30 should receive a CBE every three years as a part of their general health exam. ("Early Detection, Breast Cancer | CancerCare") One exam that can be performed by the patient themselves is the breast self exam, this allows patients to become familiar with their breasts so in the case of any unfamiliarity they will be able to spot such changes and notify a physician. Self-exams are beneficial and a good idea to start around the age 20, and self-exam monthly. ("Early Detection, Breast Cancer |
With the advancement of technology the detection of breast cancer in screenings has improved over the years, thus leading to a profuse amount of saved lives. The first sighting of breast cancer has no exact known date, but historians found evidence of breast cancer dated back to 1600 BC in Egyptian writings. (Mandal) With more knowledge about breast cancer, women and some men are able to conduct self-examinations and receive proper screenings in order to detect breast cancer in its earliest stage. In the 1950s the mammogram was introduced to the medical community, then later popularized. (Basset and Gold) With advancements in technology, mammograms are not the only way to spot breast cancer; there are alternatives such as ultrasounds and thermography.
The first glimpse of breast cancer backtracks to more than 3,600 years ago; the …show more content…
Mammograms are an X-ray of the breast and can detect up to two years before either the patient or doctor can feel the tumor. ("Early Detection, Breast Cancer | CancerCare") Clinical Breast Exams (CBE) is the examination of breast and their surrounding areas, and doctors perform this procedure. During the examination the doctor checks for changes in size, skin changes, and other abnormal changes that the breast may have or soon undergo. Women ages 20 to 30 should receive a CBE every three years as a part of their general health exam. ("Early Detection, Breast Cancer | CancerCare") One exam that can be performed by the patient themselves is the breast self exam, this allows patients to become familiar with their breasts so in the case of any unfamiliarity they will be able to spot such changes and notify a physician. Self-exams are beneficial and a good idea to start around the age 20, and self-exam monthly. ("Early Detection, Breast Cancer |