The short explanation
Aamaa, mammogram regular-a pannaalum, unga breasts eppadi normal-a irukku nu therinjirukradhu useful. Mammogram oru fixed time la eduthu paakra test. Rendu screening kku naduvula oru maatram vandha, adhu adutha mammogram varaikum wait panna vendiyadhilla. Neengale notice panni doctor-a paakalam. Idhuku strict technique theva illa. Kulikkum podhu, dress maathum podhu, kannadi la paakum podhu, ungaluku normal enna nu theriyanum, puthusa edhaavadhu irundha kavanikkanum.
What depends on your situation
The parts of this that change from woman to woman. Uncertainty is stated, not hidden.
- Kavanikka vendiyadhu: puthu lump or thickening, breast shape or size maatram, skin la dimple or orange peel maadhiri, nipple ulla poradhu, nipple la irundhu blood discharge, armpit la lump. Menopause-ku appuram cycle illadhadhunaala eppo vena check pannalaam.
- Mammogram ellaa cancer-aiyum kandupidikaadhu. Adhanaala normal report irundhaalum, puthu maatram irundha doctor kitta sollunga.
- Mammogram interval unga history-a poruthu doctor solluvaanga; adhai continue pannunga.
What this answer cannot determine
The boundary of online education. These need a clinician who can see you.
- Unga breast la irukka edhaavadhu normal-a illaiyaa nu idhu solla mudiyaadhu. Doctor examination moolama dhaan theriyum.
Questions for your clinician
Take these with you. You can add any of them to an appointment card.
- Enakku mammogram interval correct-a?
- Self check eppadi pannanum nu kaattuveengalaa?
- Enna maatram irundha udane varanum?
When to seek help
Clinician-approved guidance for this topic. When in doubt, being seen is never the wrong choice.
Book an appointment soon
- Puthu lump, skin or nipple maatram irundha oru rendu vaaram kulla doctor-a paarunga.
Raise it at a routine appointment
- Routine mammogram-a doctor sonna interval la continue pannunga. Female doctor kekkalaam.
Sources
The evidence this explanation is built on.
- How should I check my breasts? NHS
- Mammograms National Cancer Institute (NIH)
- Breast cancer — symptoms NHS
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