MOM'S CHILD

Information for patients

I felt a lump.

If you have felt a lump in your breast, you need to make an appointment for an examination. There are a number of benign formations that occur in the breast and can be felt. An examination by a specialist can distinguish whether it is a suspicious lesion or a benign change. In this case, however, do not make an appointment for a regular screening examination using the online form, but contact us by phone or make an appointment in person at the center.

I have breast pain.

Breast pain often does not indicate a serious problem. Bilateral pain is often linked to the menstrual cycle and is a sign of hormonal imbalance. Unilateral pain may not originate in the breast itself, but, for example, in the chest wall and radiate from there to the breast. In this case, however, it is necessary to come for an examination. Another reason for an examination is persistent pain in a specific place. If you are not sure, contact your gynecologist or general practitioner and make an appointment for an examination at a specialized center. If your doctor does not issue you a request for an examination, it is possible to pay for the examination.

Breast self-examination

It is advisable to perform a self-examination once a month after menstruation, when the gland is least affected by hormonal changes. More detailed instructions for self-examination at www.rucenaprsa.cz.

I have an increased risk of breast cancer.

The risk of developing breast cancer depends on the age and number of relatives who have had the disease. The occurrence of cancer in an elderly patient practically does not increase the risk of the disease, on the contrary, with the occurrence of cancer at a young age in a larger number of relatives, the risk increases significantly and genetic testing is often indicated.

Your gynecologist or specialized mammography center will provide you with more detailed information.

Breast examination methods

Mammography

Mammography is the basic examination method for women over 40. Unlike ultrasound, it can detect and evaluate microcalcifications (small calcium deposits), which may be the only sign of cancerous changes in the breast. This makes its role in mammography irreplaceable.

Sonography (ultrasound)

Sonography is a basic examination method for children, young women, pregnant and lactating women. For women over 40, it is used as a complementary examination to mammography. It helps to clarify unclear changes on mammographic images and is an excellent method for targeted sample collection (so-called biopsy).

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging is used as a supplementary examination method. It can determine the extent of some tumor changes more accurately than standard methods such as mammography or sonography, or detect additional tumor foci in some types of tumors. For women with a very high risk of breast cancer, it is also performed as a preventive examination. It is a very sensitive method, the result of which depends on hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. Therefore, in women of childbearing age, it is performed in the 2nd week of the menstrual cycle, when hormonal changes are the least.

Ductography

Ductography is an examination of the mammary ducts using a contrast agent that is applied to the external opening of the duct. It is performed in the case of bloody discharge from the nipple and serves to clarify the cause of the discharge.

Tomosynthesis (3D mammography)

Tomosynthesis is a new examination method in mammography. It will allow for a more accurate image of the breast and can distinguish small tumor changes from mere overlap of gland structures on a mammogram.