Regular breast examinations are the best protection against breast cancer.
Regular breast examinations are the best protection against breast cancer.
Breast ultrasound allows for early detection of changes and prevention of more serious diseases.
Breast ultrasound is a painless, safe, and informative examination that helps identify:
– benign and malignant tumors,
– mastopathy (hardening of breast tissue),
– cystic changes,
– mastitis – breast inflammation.
The examination is recommended prophylactically:
– from age 20, every 6–12 months,
– more frequently if you have a family history or feel lumps.
Breast cancer can develop without any symptoms – therefore, even if you feel well, an annual examination can save your life.
Why is it important to perform breast ultrasound prophylactically?
It is important for women to have their breasts checked prophylactically because breast ultrasound can detect benign and malignant tumors, diagnose mastitis – breast inflammation, as well as mastopathy – hardening of breast tissue, where a malignant process can develop. It is recommended to perform breast ultrasound prophylactically for women from age 20, every 6-12 months depending on age and detected changes. If a young woman feels certain lumps in her breasts, it is necessary to visit even at a younger age.
How is the breast ultrasound procedure performed?
The patient is placed on a couch, and a special gel that enhances the transmission of ultrasound waves is applied to the breasts. The doctor moves the transducer over the surface of the breasts while observing the breast tissue for changes on the ultrasound screen.
Is the breast ultrasound procedure painful?
It is a painless examination. Only a sensation of cold from the applied gel is possible.
What is a breast puncture (biopsy)?
Breast puncture is the collection of cells from a suspicious breast lesion using a thin needle. The aspirated cells are sent to a laboratory for histological examination. Breast puncture is not painful. After the procedure, there may be slight pain and a bruise may appear at the site where the needle was inserted.








