About Breast Cancer Screening
Merita Health provides comprehensive breast cancer screening services including mammography, breast ultrasound, and clinical breast examinations. Our skilled medical team ensures a comfortable, confidential, and timely diagnostic experience to detect breast abnormalities at their earliest stages.
Our Screening Methods
- Digital Mammography: Low-dose X-ray imaging of breast tissue
- Breast Ultrasound: Sound wave imaging for dense breast tissue
- Clinical Breast Exam: Physical examination by healthcare provider
- Breast Self-Examination: Education on monthly self-checks
- 3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis): Advanced imaging technology
Who Should Get Screened?
We recommend breast cancer screening for:
- Women aged 40+ (annual screening)
- Women with family history of breast cancer
- Women with genetic mutations (BRCA1/BRCA2)
- Women with previous breast abnormalities
- Women experiencing breast symptoms
Screening Guidelines
| Age Group |
Recommended Screening |
Frequency |
| 20-39 years |
Clinical breast exam |
Every 1-3 years |
| 40-49 years |
Mammography |
Annual or every 2 years |
| 50-74 years |
Mammography |
Every 2 years |
| 75+ years |
Individualized screening |
Based on health status |
The Screening Process
- Registration and medical history review
- Clinical breast examination
- Mammogram (if recommended)
- Additional imaging if needed (ultrasound)
- Results discussion within 1-2 weeks
- Follow-up recommendations
Benefits of Regular Screening
- Early detection of breast cancer
- Increased treatment success rates (90%+ survival for early detection)
- Less aggressive treatment needed when caught early
- Peace of mind and health monitoring
- Better preservation of breast tissue
