Breast Cancer Screening
Leading health insurance company Bupa are trying to encourage women over the age of 40 to have breast cancer screening in order to detect the early signs of breast cancer.
Early detection of breast cancer is vital. It can save lives and also reduce the risk of the need for full mastectomies or reconstructive surgery. The NHS provides free breast screening every three years for women between the ages of 50 and 70 but the statistics show that more than 50% of breast cancers were found in women under 50. The government plan to extend the screening to 47 and 73 by 2012. Bupa have been offering breast cancer screening for the last 30 years.
Dr Janet Donaldson, lead physician at Bupa Wellness said:
'It is important for all women to be breast aware. We all lead incredibly busy lives and it is only too easy to ignore minor changes, when a simple check could make a difference. Breast screening from the age of 40 gives women the best opportunity to detect any abnormalities early and offers a much greater chance of successful treatment if any are detected.'
Screening takes the form of a mammogram which is an x-ray of the breast tissue. Mammographies can detect early abnormalities in the breast, before any changes can be felt manually. According to Cancer Research UK two pictures are taken during a mammogram and this increases the rate of detection by 25% - 40%.
The general advice is for women to regularly check their breasts for any changes. The Cancer Research Website suggest that you look out for the following:
• A lump or thickening the breast area
• A change in the shape or size of a breast
• Dimpling of the skin
• A change in the shape of the nipple
• A bloody discharge from the nipple
• A rash on the nipple or surrounding area
• A swelling or lump in the armpit
Prevention and early detection are the most important factors in dealing with cancer but comprehensive health insurance for cancer is offered by some health insurance companies including Bupa who offer cover under their Bupa Select Heart and Cancer Policy.
Early detection of breast cancer is vital. It can save lives and also reduce the risk of the need for full mastectomies or reconstructive surgery. The NHS provides free breast screening every three years for women between the ages of 50 and 70 but the statistics show that more than 50% of breast cancers were found in women under 50. The government plan to extend the screening to 47 and 73 by 2012. Bupa have been offering breast cancer screening for the last 30 years.
Dr Janet Donaldson, lead physician at Bupa Wellness said:
'It is important for all women to be breast aware. We all lead incredibly busy lives and it is only too easy to ignore minor changes, when a simple check could make a difference. Breast screening from the age of 40 gives women the best opportunity to detect any abnormalities early and offers a much greater chance of successful treatment if any are detected.'
Screening takes the form of a mammogram which is an x-ray of the breast tissue. Mammographies can detect early abnormalities in the breast, before any changes can be felt manually. According to Cancer Research UK two pictures are taken during a mammogram and this increases the rate of detection by 25% - 40%.
The general advice is for women to regularly check their breasts for any changes. The Cancer Research Website suggest that you look out for the following:
• A lump or thickening the breast area
• A change in the shape or size of a breast
• Dimpling of the skin
• A change in the shape of the nipple
• A bloody discharge from the nipple
• A rash on the nipple or surrounding area
• A swelling or lump in the armpit
Prevention and early detection are the most important factors in dealing with cancer but comprehensive health insurance for cancer is offered by some health insurance companies including Bupa who offer cover under their Bupa Select Heart and Cancer Policy.
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