Screening methods of breast carcinoma which every women should be aware of

As early detection can decrease the morbidity of breast carcinoma, screening methods of  breast carcinoma are getting popular.
Every woman should be aware of these methods to protect herself from the complications of breast diseases.
Self breast examination, periodic mammography and sonomammography are commonly used and important methods that help in detecting breast problems at the earliest. to  detect breast problems earlier
  Self breast examination should be done monthly at same period of menstrual cycle preferably after completion of menstrual cycle. This is to avoid mistakes due to hormonal influenced breast changes. Woman should do self breast examination by standing in front of mirror. She should use the pads of her fingers to palpate the breast tissue.
First she should observe her breast in positions:
-Arms hanging beside the body

-Arms behind the head

-Arms keeping on waist and bending forward.

-Palpation of breast in circular movements or in longitudinal movements or in wedge pattern.

 Breast tissue should be palate upto axillary tail.
-Palpation of nipple

-Palpation of breast and nipple in lying down position.

If any abnormality is detected, she should consult the doctor and go for mammogram.

In mammography low energy x-rays are used to examine the breat tissue.

By identifying any possible masses or calcifications breast disease can be diagnosed.

Sonomammogram is breast ultrasound, which gives distinct images of the internal structures of the breast and helps in detecting breast diseases.

After 35 years every woman should undergo yearly mammogram or sonomammogram as screening method towards breast carcinoma.