In 2024, breast cancer caused an estimated 694,000 deaths and 2.4 million new cases worldwide, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in 164 of 186 countries.
\n\nCan bras, deodorants or breast injuries cause cancer? Can a normal mammogram rule it out? On the occasion of World Breast Cancer Day, 10 doctors explain breast cancer risk factors, warning signs, screening, prevention and common myths.
\n\nQ. Can breast cancer develop between mammograms, and when are ultrasound or MRI needed?
\n\nDr. Rashetha said, “Mammogram screening misses about 1 in 8 breast cancers that are present at the time of scan.”
\n\nDr. Darshana explained that cancers can develop between screenings or be missed, particularly in women with dense breasts. “Ultrasound helps assess lumps, while MRI may be used for high-risk screening or further cancer evaluation,” she said.
\n\nDr. Sandeep noted that dense breasts both increase cancer risk and make mammograms less sensitive. Supplemental imaging may help but can also lead to false positives.
\n\nDr. Vishvak stressed that persistent lumps, nipple discharge, nipple inversion or skin changes need evaluation even after a normal mammogram.
\n\nScreening mammograms check for cancer in women without symptoms; diagnostic imaging investigates symptoms or abnormal findings. Most breast…
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