Let’s take a look at some screening methods for breast cancer

Many people are not clear about the detection methods of breast cancer. We need to know more about the detection methods of breast cancer. Now, let the experts discuss with you what are the detection methods of breast cancer. I hope it can help you better understand the detection methods of breast cancer.

1. Estrogen and progesterone receptor determination

After the breast tumor is removed, the levels of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the tumor are measured. If the receptor levels are high, it means that the tumor is more sensitive and effective to endocrine therapy such as tamoxifen. This is a method for screening breast cancer.

2. Ultrasound imaging

Ultrasound imaging is a non-destructive method for examining breast cancer. Generally, B-ultrasound is used as the first method for examining breast hyperplasia. It is simple, accurate, and can be used repeatedly.

3. Breast duct endoscopy.

Breast duct endoscopy can directly observe the breast duct epithelium and ductal cavity of patients with nipple discharge, greatly improving the accuracy of the etiology of nipple discharge and providing great help for surgical treatment by accurately locating the diseased duct. Breast duct endoscopy helps to detect ductal carcinoma with nipple discharge at an early stage, especially in patients with ductal carcinoma who do not have calcification foci on mammography. It shows unique advantages, etc. This is also a method for breast cancer examination.

The above content is the breast cancer examination method introduced by experts. Please pay attention to it. I hope it will be helpful to you. If you have other questions about the breast cancer examination method, please consult the online experts and they will give you detailed answers.