MRI is an abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and it works by measuring the atoms magnetic activities. An MRI scan uses powerful magnetic and radio waves to provide pictures to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy tissues. A contrast is administered so that it can give a better view of the structure. An MRI scan cannot […]
Patient: What test should I get done for breast cancer? Doctor: There are two types of screening tests that can help detect breast cancer in women. The first is called Mammography. It is the main test used in breast cancer detection. Since the test was invented, the number of women who die to the disease […]
Why Breast Cancer Detection Is Important? Cancer is a tough journey. Not only so for the patient, but all the loved ones, dear ones and the care givers. The harrowing time becomes even more heartrending when the patient is a young woman. In this blog, the focus is on why it is important for women […]
Dense breasts mean there are less fatty tissues present in them. Less fat tissues indicate that there is more support and glandular tissues present in the breasts. For dense breasts, performing a self-breast analysis cannot reveal if there are any abnormalities.
Breast cancer remains an important public health issue. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in India and in recent years is emerging as the commonest female malignancy, overtaking cancer of the cervix