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Health Checkup Facilities for Breast Cancer in Tokushima

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 Tokushima

Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)

4 facilities in Tokushima

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

Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo)

1 facilities in Tokushima

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 Tokushima

Facilities in Tokushima for Breast Cancer

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認定施設

徳島県 美馬郡つるぎ町半田字中藪234-1

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+6
駐車場あり健保補助対応
胃がん検診つるぎ町国民健康保険人間ドック
医療法人高川会 虹の橋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

徳島県 徳島市中島田町3丁目60番地1

蔵本駅より徒歩20分(約1.4km)、徳島バス「虹の橋病院前」下車すぐ

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+6
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドック腰痛ドック動脈硬化コース
徳島県鳴門病院 健康管理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

徳島県 鳴門市撫養町黒崎字小谷32

JR鳴門駅より徳島バスまたは地域バスで約10分(タクシー約5分)

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラMRIPET骨密度
駐車場あり巡回健診あり
PET-CTがん検診
徳島赤十字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

徳島県 小松島市小松島町字井利ノ口103番地

南小松島駅より徒歩約10分JR四国 バスでの来院 「日

病院ドック学会
PET
駐車場あり
脳ドックがんドックPET-CTドック

Frequently asked questions

How many health checkup facilities in Tokushima cover Breast Cancer?

Tokushima has 8 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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