A Swedish study published in the Cancer Journal by Tabar et al. mammography periodically showed a 60% reduction in the mortality rate - 10 years after diagnosis - compared to those who did not regularly undergo the exam.

The published analysis is highlighted by the Brazilian Society of Mastology (SBM) to draw women's attention to the need for frequent examination.
We remind you that early diagnosis of breast cancer enables up to 95% chances of cure.

According to Antonio Frasson, president of the Brazilian Society of Mastology (SBM), "The difference is attributed to early detection and treatment at an early stage in the natural history of breast cancer among women who have regular mammography. While high attention has been given to the potential harms of participating in regular mammography screening, little importance has been given to the harms of not participating in constant screening."

According to Frasson, the greatest harm for not having a regular mammogram is the significant increase in the risk of death, besides increasing the possibility of the woman having advanced breast cancer, with the need for more extensive surgery, with more risks, and more aggressive radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Mastologist - Medical speciality in breast diseases

The mastologist is a health professional who specialises in breast diseases, whether benign or malignant.

These professionals work directly in the processes of study, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation in all diseases that affect the breast.

Did you know?

In Brazil, for a doctor to have the title of Mastologist, he or she needs to study the obligatory years of medicine and carry out residency in general surgery or gynaecology, which takes around two to three years before beginning the desired specialisation.
After this period, the professional still needs to carry out another two years of residency in mastology to then become a specialist in this area.

What is the consultation with the Mastologist like?

As in every initial consultation, the professional needs to ask some questions, known as anamnesis, such as health and family history, healthy and unhealthy habits, and the complaints that brought the patient to the consultation.
The specialist will perform a physical examination of the breast and may request some complementary tests, such as mammography, ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging.
With the results of the initial analyses, a biopsy or puncture may be requested, to bring much more precise and detailed diagnoses.

In other words, seeing a mastologist frequently is what will help to keep your breasts always in good health.

To find out more see https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30411328

1. Cancer. 2019 Feb 15;125(4):515-523. doi: 10.1002/cncr.31840. Epub 2018 Nov 8. The incidence of fatal breast cancer measures the increased effectiveness of therapy in women participating in mammography screening. Tabár L1, Dean PB2, Chen TH3, Yen AM4, Chen SL4, Fann JC5, Chiu SY6, Ku MM3, Wu WY7, Hsu CY3, Chen YC8, Beckmann K9, Smith RA10, Duffy SW11.

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