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Health Checkup Facilities for Breast Cancer in Aomori

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 Aomori

Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)

3 facilities in Aomori

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

Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo)

0 facilities in Aomori

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 Aomori

Facilities in Aomori for Breast Cancer

医療法人三良会 村上新町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

青森県 青森市新町2-1-13

病院ドック学会
腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー骨密度眼底検査+3
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
乳がん検診胃がん検診大腸がん検診
津軽保健生活協同組合 健生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

青森県 弘前市大字扇町2-2-2

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+5
土曜受診可送迎あり健保補助対応
脳ドック乳がん検診子宮がん検診
八戸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

青森県 八戸市大字田面木字中明戸2

JR八戸駅よりタクシー約5分、またはバス「日赤病院」バス停下車

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー腫瘍マーカー+5
女性専用日あり
脳ドック

Frequently asked questions

How many health checkup facilities in Aomori cover Breast Cancer?

Aomori has 6 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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