Breast cancer screening

Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer screening is the medical process of checking for breast cancer in individuals who have no apparent symptoms. The goal of screening is to detect cancer before symptoms begin, when it is most likely to be smaller and easier to treat.

Pronunciation

Breast Cancer Screening: /brɛst ˈkænsər ˈskriːnɪŋ/

Etymology

The term "Breast Cancer Screening" is derived from the English language. "Breast" is from the Old English "breost", meaning "the front of the chest". "Cancer" comes from the Latin "cancer", meaning "crab", due to the crab-like spread of an invasive tumor. "Screening" comes from the Old Norse "skrīna", meaning "to divide or separate".

Procedure

Breast cancer screening can be done through several methods, including mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.

Mammography is the most common screening method and involves taking X-ray pictures of the breast.

Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the breast. It is often used as a follow-up test after an abnormal finding on a mammogram.

Breast MRI uses magnets and radio waves to take pictures of the breast. It is often used for women who have a high risk of breast cancer.

Related Terms

• Mammogram
• Breast Ultrasound
• Breast MRI
• Breast Biopsy
• Breast Self-Exam
• Clinical Breast Exam

See Also

• Breast Cancer
• Cancer Screening
• Breast Health

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Breast cancer screening
• Wikipedia's article - Breast cancer screening

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