Breast cancer is the most common oncological disease in women.
Thanks to today’s openness and numerous campaigns, more people are talking and writing about this diagnosis. Various advice and recommendations on how women can care for their breasts are being shared. Women are learning to think preventively and realize that a crucial factor for treatment and cure of breast cancer is its early detection. It is possible to fully recover from breast cancer, or to carefully treat and monitor the disease for many years while maintaining a high quality of life. Compared to other diseases, breast cancer is therefore not a fatal (terminal) disease without a future.
So, what are the options for breast cancer prevention? What is important to know?
- Properly performed self-examination once a month
- USG (ultrasound)
- MG (mammography)
By combining all available diagnostic methods, the probability of early detection is multiplied.
Every woman over 40 is entitled to a preventive screening mammogram covered by her health insurance every two years. For women in this age group, mammography is the priority diagnostic method, while ultrasound is an adjunctive examination.
MG examinations are not performed on pregnant and breastfeeding women; in such cases, USG examination can be used as an alternative.
For younger women (under 40) who do not have signs of breast disease but have personal or family risk factors, or simply want to be sure they are healthy, a preventive ultrasound examination can be performed at a fee according to the current price list.
We perform USG breast examinations even in the presence of any clinical complaints, without a referral letter and without unnecessary waiting.
Consultation with a specialist and the proposed diagnostic approach lead to the detection of early stages of tumor disease and thereby to reducing breast cancer mortality.
Why is USG examination not a “useless examination”?
Ultrasound (sonographic) examination of the breasts is a fast, safe, and painless diagnostic method that allows for detailed visualization of breast tissue. It does not use X-ray radiation. During the examination, we assess the character of the gland, evaluate possible focal changes in the glandular tissue, examine lymph nodes, focus on subjective complaints, and if necessary, plan further examination using other modalities. We will explain the principle of self-examination and recommend a suitable regular diagnostic regimen.
It is suitable for women who:
- are under 40 years old and need a basic imaging examination
- do not perform self-examinations for individual subjective reasons
- regularly perform self-examinations and want to confirm that their breasts are in order
- regularly perform self-examinations and currently have subjective complaints, pain, palpable findings, or nipple discharge
- want a preventive USG examination outside the regular screening MG interval
- need supplementary sonography after mammography due to less clear glandular tissue
- require a more intensive monitoring regimen due to a positive family history
- want to check the quality of implants after augmentation
MediRad is a self-pay clinic where you can do a lot for your health. We emphasize an individual approach to every woman and the quality of both technical and personnel equipment.
Advantages:
- No referral needed: You do not need any recommendation from a gynecologist or general practitioner.
- No waiting: Appointments are not bound by insurance limits; we will schedule you quickly for a specific time.
- Clear price: 50 € is the final price for the complete examination with consultation; no hidden fees await you.
- Absolutely safe: Ultrasound does not use radiation, is safe, and can be repeated anytime if needed.
Examinations at our clinic are performed by MUDr. Jitka Chatrnúchová, a certified radiologist who has specialized in comprehensive mammodiagnostic over the last 5 years of her practice.
Summary
A preventive breast examination is an investment in your health and peace of mind. It lasts only a few minutes and is painless. Many women leave us relieved when we confirm that their concerns or clinical complaints have no serious cause. If the examination reveals a problem, early detection gives the patient the most important advantage – time. And this gained time is a very significant factor in successful treatment. Do not wait for referral letters or a “more suitable moment.” Give yourself the certainty that you are doing everything possible for your health.