A brief analysis of the diagnosis and examination of breast cancer in the elderly

As one of the common high-risk groups for breast cancer, many elderly people are also deeply tortured by breast cancer. So what are the diagnostic tests for breast cancer in the elderly? The following is a brief introduction to the common diagnostic tests for breast cancer in the elderly.

In general, common diagnostic tests for breast cancer in the elderly include:

1. X-ray examination

It is the most commonly used diagnostic examination method for breast cancer in the elderly, including molybdenum target X-ray and dry plate photography. It is the diagnostic method with the highest compliance rate at present, with the former being more commonly used.

2. Mammary duct X-ray

Malignant proliferation of the epithelium in the duct can completely block the duct. Cancer occurring in the terminal duct and acinar epithelium often does not show duct obstruction, but filling defects and irregular changes in the duct wall and malignant microcalcifications in the tiny ductal branching areas are also common diagnostic tests for breast cancer in the elderly.

3. Ultrasound examination

This is also a common diagnostic examination method for breast cancer in the elderly, mainly including sonogram and LCD thermal imaging of breast cancer.

The above is an introduction to the common diagnostic and examination methods for breast cancer in the elderly. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. Once diagnosed with breast cancer in the elderly, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease.

For more information, please visit the breast cancer disease special website at http://www..com.cn/zhongliu/rx/ or consult an expert for free. The expert will then give a detailed answer based on the patient's specific situation.