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For many years, scientists have tried to find effective ways to detect breast cancer. In 1980s, for example, only one out of five women who developed breast cancer was properly diagnosed.<br /> <br /> <center> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </center><br /> <br /> Today things have significantly changed. Although breast self-examination is very important today, most cases of breast cancer are discovered during a mammography, ultrasound or MRI examinations. So I have briefly answered one of your most important questions, “<strong>How is breast cancer diagnosed?</strong>”.<br /> <br /> <center><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-113" title="how-is-breast-cancer-diagnosed" src="http://w-breastcancer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/how-is-breast-cancer-diagnosed-300x240.jpg" alt="how-is-breast-cancer-diagnosed" width="300" height="240" /></center><br /> <br /> Most statistics confirm the fact that out of ten breast nodules, nine are benign, meaning non-cancerous. Not every lump found during a medical examination is malignant. Often can it can be the case of a cyst (fluid-filled lump). Keep in mind that any medical examination should be accompanied by an examination of the breasts. After physical examination the doctor will recommend, if necessary, some tests and analysis. These may include breast biopsy (taking a very small piece of tissue or node to be examined microscopically and see if the cells are benign or malignant), mammogram or ultrasound.<br /> <br /> There are several types of biopsy. The first type is the needle biopsy which is a procedure in which a thin needle is inserted into the node. Another type of biopsy is the node biopsy which implies using a thicker needle and local anesthesia. The last type is the surgical biopsy which consists in extracting the entire node. The surgery is done after hospitalization.<br /> <br /> Besides the biopsy, another <strong>method to diagnose breast cancer</strong> is a mammogram. This is actually the most important test for early detection of cancer. A mammogram for prevention is recommended to all women who have passed the age of 35. After 40 years it should become a regular test and done every 2 years. The mammography is the only method by which breast cancer can be found in a stage that is neither dangerous nor so advanced that is shows other symptoms. Mammography clearly differentiates malignant tumors of the benign.<br /> <br /> Technology development in recent years led to significant improvements in medicine. Among the most efficient ways to detect and <strong>diagnose breast cancer</strong> we should also mention the ultrasound. The ultrasound is a method of investigation frequently used by younger women under 35 years. <br /> <br /> <center><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-114" title="how-is-breast-cancer-diagnosed-2" src="http://w-breastcancer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/how-is-breast-cancer-diagnosed-2.jpg" alt="how-is-breast-cancer-diagnosed-2" width="284" height="249" /></center><br /> <br /> Using the principle of ultrasonic waves, this method determines whether the lump is a cyst filled with fluid or a cancerous tumor. If a malignant tumor is discovered, depending on stage of disease, the treatment will be surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. In some cases the treatment is continued with hormones. If detected early, breast cancer is curable! Most people who suffer from this disease do not have faith and they often think their whole existence is going to change drastically. 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