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Health Checkup Facilities for Breast Cancer in Akita

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 Akita

Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)

1 facilities in Akita

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

Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo)

1 facilities in Akita

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 Akita

Facilities in Akita for Breast Cancer

秋田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

秋田県 秋田市上北手猿田字苗代沢222-1

秋田駅東口発「広面御所野線」バスで「日赤病院」下車、徒歩約15分

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+9
土曜受診可日曜受診可宿泊ドックあり健保補助対応
脳ドック宿泊ドック婦人科検診
市立横手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

秋田県 横手市根岸町5-31

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム子宮頸がん
Web予約可駐車場あり
中通総合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

秋田県 秋田市南通みその町3-15

秋田駅西口より徒歩約15分

病院ドック学会
MRI
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり+1
脳ドック肺がんドック心臓ドック
本荘第一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

秋田県 由利本荘市岩渕下110

病院ドック学会
人間ドックがん検診

Frequently asked questions

How many health checkup facilities in Akita cover Breast Cancer?

Akita 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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