Elastography in Pune

Is Elastography a type of ultrasound?

Yes, it is a new generation of ultrasound. Elastography represents the most important development in ultrasound technology since the introduction of Doppler Imaging.

What is the benefit of Breast Elastography?

Breast elastography helps in early diagnosis of breast lesions.

• Breast Elastography can help determine whether a mass is benign or malignant.
• Breast Elastography provides further insight into potential pathology by detection of very small malignant lesions in breast.
• Provides a high resolution elastogram depicting relative tissue stiffness.
• The number of unnecessary procedures like biopsy and FNAC will drop ultimately benefiting the patients when tumor belongs in a “Just watch it” Category.
• Depicts the extent of breast cancer accurately and thereby helps in accurate surgical planning.

Why I should go for Breast Elastography?

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women.
• On a global scale, every tenth woman is affected, and unfortunately, numbers continue to rise.
• For approximately one in 80 patients, the cancer proves to be fatal because it was not detected early enough.
• Even though it’s uncommon, men can also get breast cancer so they need to be breast aware too.
• Breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women in India, the first being cervical cancer.
• One in 22 women in India suffers from breast cancer during her lifetime and the risk of breast cancer increases with age.
• Whatever your age, size or shape it’s important to take care of your breasts.
• The outlook is very good if breast cancer is detected early, regard- less of age.
• When cancers are detected at early stages, the woman has more treatment options and cure is more likely and less expensive.
• In the majority of cases, the tumor can be simply removed and the breast can be spared.
• Breast Elastography is safe, highly accurate and also the most important tool a physician has, to diagnose, evaluate and follow up breast cancer.
• Breast Elastography helps to avoid unnecessary painful and risky biopsies.

Please remember, this is just a preventive measure. Opting for breast elastography does not mean that you have a cancer.

What is Breast cancer?

Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of the breast cells; it appears in the form of tumor in/around breast area.

How likely is it for one to get breast cancer?

Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women. Every woman has the chance of getting breast cancer. It is thus critical that one should be informed to take control of this disease. Remember, early detection and treatment provides best outcome, so don’t let fear stop you from seeing a physician.

Who should go for Breast Elastography?

All Females with high risk of developing breast cancer and with dense breast or with breast lumps should go for breast elastography.

Who is at risk?

Women in the following categories are at increased risk of developing breast cancer:

• A family history of breast cancer.
• Early puberty.
• Late menopause.
• Child bearing after the age of 30 years.
• Women who have never given birth.
• Exposure to radiation.
• High fat diet.
• Those on Hormone replacement therapy.
• Obese women (especially after menopause).
• High alcohol intake etc.

Is there any side effect of Breast Elastography?

Breast Elastography is absolutely

• Safe
• Painless
• Accurate
• Non-invasive examination

Like conventional ultrasound Breast Elastography is a very safe test. It is advanced tool to diagnose, evaluate and follow up of breast cancer. As a result unnecessary painful and risky biopsies can be avoided.

Book your Breast Elastography at Qtest Diagnostics in Kharadi, Pune today!