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Health Checkup Facilities for Breast Cancer in Wakayama

Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 Japanese women over their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in women. When detected early, the cure rate exceeds 90%; however, by the time symptoms appear, the cancer has often already progressed. Combining "mammography," which detects calcifications and small lumps, with "breast ultrasound," which is better suited for younger women and those with dense breast tissue, improves overall detection accuracy.

Key tests for Breast Cancer in Wakayama

Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)

2 facilities in Wakayama

An X-ray imaging exam specifically for the breasts that detects lumps and calcifications

Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo)

0 facilities in Wakayama

An examination that uses ultrasound to inspect the inside of the breast. Suitable for younger patients as well.

Recommended frequency

Women aged 40 and older are recommended to undergo mammography at least once every 2 years. For women in their 30s or those with dense breast tissue, combining mammography with breast ultrasound is advisable.

Popular tests at facilities for Breast Cancer in Wakayama

Facilities in Wakayama for Breast Cancer

日本赤十字社和歌山医療センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

和歌山県 和歌山市小松原通4-20

JR和歌山駅または南海電鉄和歌山市駅よりバスで約20分(「日赤医療センター前」下車)

病院ドック学会健保連契約
PETマンモグラフィー
Web予約可駐車場あり健保補助対応
脳ドック肺がんドックPET-CTドック
堀口記念病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

和歌山県 和歌山市 湊本町3丁目4番地1

和歌山市駅から徒歩10分の救急病院です】 病院について

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+3
日曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり
医療法人曙会 和歌浦中央病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

和歌山県 和歌山市塩屋6-2-70

和歌山バス「和歌浦中央病院」バス停より徒歩1分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ
土曜受診可日曜受診可

Frequently asked questions

How many health checkup facilities in Wakayama cover Breast Cancer?

Wakayama has 5 listed health checkup facilities that offer at least one of the tests related to Breast Cancer (Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging), Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo)).

Which tests are effective for the early detection of Breast Cancer?

For the early detection of Breast Cancer, Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging), Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) are effective. Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 Japanese women over their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in women. When detected early, the cure rate exceeds 90%; however, by the time symptoms appear, the cancer has often already progressed. Combining "mammography," which detects calcifications and small lumps, with "breast ultrasound," which is better suited for younger women and those with dense breast tissue, improves overall detection accuracy.

How often should I undergo testing for Breast Cancer?

Women aged 40 and older are recommended to undergo mammography at least once every 2 years. For women in their 30s or those with dense breast tissue, combining mammography with breast ultrasound is advisable.

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