The US is recommending women get regular breast cancer screening from the age of 40. Australia already does this but it's the country's best-kept secret.
Early diagnosis can be the difference between life and death, which is why screening programs are widely available to people who fit certain criteria.
"Women in their 40s will benefit from mammography screening, and sending a strong message to referring physicians and women that breast cancer screening should begin earlier than age 50," it said.Australia's public mammogram screening program was launched in 1991. There is one caveat to the rule and it affects people who need a scan because they've developed breast cancer symptoms."Women who have been referred for a mammogram by their doctor may have to pay a fee," said Professor Karen Canfell, who chairs the Cancer Council's National Screening and Immunisation Committee."While there is a Medicare rebate for mammograms, many private imaging clinics charge more than the Medicare Schedule Fee.
Even though there's recognition women can get breast cancer when they're younger, it's still more common in older people. A dense breast is not related to size or feel but whether a breast is made up of mostly glandular or fibrous tissue or fatty tissue . The combination of age and density makes it less appealing to offer mass screening to women under the age of 40.If a lump is discovered, they should see their doctor, who may refer them to a breast surgeon or to get an ultrasound.
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