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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHe explained that 2D mammography only obtains one image picture. In other words, each layer of tissue in the entire breast is overlapped in one picture. \"Asian women's breasts are denser, and overlapping images will cover up problematic areas. 3D three-dimensional mammography technology can display each layer of tissue separately. Doctors can carefully observe each layer of tissue in the breast. Early cancer cells are easy to show, which greatly improves the accuracy of diagnosis.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advanced countries around the world apply 3D three-dimensional mammography technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advanced countries around the world apply 3D three-dimensional mammography technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Hui cited a research report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2014. The study compared 3D mammography technology with 2D mammography technology on 500,000 people who had undergone mammograms. It was found that 3D mammography technology has a 30% to 40% higher breast cancer diagnosis rate than 2D mammography technology, and 3D technology has 15% fewer false positive results than 2D technology. This proves that 3D technology is superior in many aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How is 3D three-dimensional mammography performed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The patient usually performs a 3D3D mammogram<\/a>with the assistance of a radiologist. The patient places the breast in front of the 3D mammography instrument. A plastic tray on the instrument will move downward to squeeze the breast, similar to a \"clamping\" movement of the breast. The breasts have to go through 4 different placement positions, and each \"positioning\" only lasts 3 or 4 seconds. In addition, 3D technology can \"flatten\" the breasts by half less than 2D technology. This means that the pain of \"breast clamping\" will be relatively reduced for patients, and women who are afraid of pain can breathe a sigh of relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who needs a mammogram?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Breast cancer has become the most common cancer among women. Western countries recommend that women undergo mammography examinations once a year starting at the age of 40. Early-stage breast cancer has no symptoms, and cancer cells must be found through mammography to achieve the goal of early diagnosis and treatment. Once you experience breast swelling and pain, or feel a hard lump in your chest, or even discharge from your nipples, you should seek medical advice and undergo a mammography examination as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no need to deliberately prepare before undergoing a mammography examination. However, some women experience breast tenderness before menstruation. They are advised to arrange a mammography examination after their menstruation. This is because breast tenderness will subside after menstruation, and the examination should feel most comfortable at that time. Wear loose-fitting clothes on the day of the examination and avoid using perfume or antiperspirants to avoid residues sticking to the skin, which may affect the results of the mammography examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Early detection has a higher survival rate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If a suspected tumor is found, the doctor will arrange for the patient to undergo further examinations, including needle biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If breast cancer is diagnosed, the patient will need to undergo a positron emission scan (PET Scan) to allow the doctor to diagnose the spread of the tumor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Health is priceless. If you want to know your breast health, contact your family doctor for a clinical examination as soon as possible. In addition to annual mammography examinations, women over 40 years old also need to undergoUltrasound Examination<\/a>as a comprehensive examination. \"Mammography and Ultrasound Examination complement each other and improve the accuracy of detecting tumors. Mammography is better than observing breast calcification points. Many early breast cancers start from calcification points. If combined with ultrasound examination, other breast problems can be fully understood.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Hui said that mammography examination plays a gatekeeping role. As long as breast cancer is diagnosed and treated early, the survival rate of patients in the first five years is as high as 93% or above. Without further ado, please pay close attention to your breasts and get breast examinations as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hkai-medical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3DMammography21012019a2-1024x683.jpg\")
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