乳房造影

放射技師會協助你把乳房放在有X光底片的平台上，儀器的塑膠板會分別上下和左右緊壓夾著一邊乳房，為乳房組織進行X光攝影，期間你會感到數秒不適。兩邊乳房先後拍攝，每邊兩幅，方為完整的檢查。放射技師確認X光片能清楚呈現乳房組織後，拍攝便完成。報告由放射專科醫生撰寫。

The radiographer will compress your breast between two flat surfaces. X Ray images of your breast are then taken at different angles for a few seconds. There may be slight discomfort during compression. One breast is done at a time, allowing two different xray views for each breast.Sometimes, more images need to be taken for better evaluation. The report is written by a radiologist.

立體乳房X光造影的輻射風險極低，每次的輻射量約為0.6-0.7 毫希；相當於每人每年從自然背景所得輻射的八分之一，或坐飛機來回香港與倫敦2-4次所吸收的輻射。作為國際公認的乳腺癌檢測工具，乳房X光檢查可以檢測眼睛看不見或手感覺不到的異常。通過早期發現拯救生命的好處，遠遠大於輻射的風險。

The radiation dose is low and acceptable. The dose is approximately 0.6-0.7 millisieverts (mSv), which is equivalent to one-eighth of the radiation absorbed annually from natural background radiation, or the radiation exposure from two to four round-trip flights between Hong Kong and London. As an internationally recognized tool for detecting breast cancer, the mammogram can detect abnormalities which cannot be seen by the eye or felt by the hand. The benefits of saving a life by early detection are much greater than the risks of radiation.

40歲以上的女性，乳癌病發率比年輕女性顯著高，因此應定期進行全面的乳健檢查。外國的醫學研究證實，乳房X光造影檢查可以減少乳癌死亡率二至三成，是國際間標準的乳健檢查工具，多個國家的全民乳癌普查計劃亦採用X光造影為標準檢查方法。

The incidence rate of breast cancer increases among women aged over 40. Research has proven that screening can reduce the breast cancer mortality by 20 -30%, due to early detection and treatment.

不能。乳房X光造影檢查和乳房超聲波的原理和用途各有不同，兩者不能互相取代，但兩者並用相輔相成，為醫生提供更全面的診斷資訊。

• 乳房X光造影：可有效發現未形成腫瘤的微鈣化點，是篩查早期乳癌的關鍵工具。
• 乳房超聲波：利用高頻的聲波成像，能清晰分辨乳房內的腫塊為實體抑或內有液體的囊腫（水囊）。

The principles and functions of the two imaging methods are different. They cannot replace each other but are complementary.

Ultrasound imaging transmits high-frequency sound waves to the breast tissues through an apparatus, and then converts the feedback from the sound waves into an image. Ultrasound can distinguish between solid nodules and cystic lesions. Mammography can detect calcifications and architectural distortions better.

請理解報告中提及的「鈣化點」或「硬塊」等是影像學上的客觀描述，若在影像檢查中發現乳房有硬塊，你的下一步是將影像報告交予主診或轉介醫生。醫生會整合臨床狀況及完整報告，作出專業判斷，並決定最合適的處理方案。有機會需要從乳房硬塊抽取細胞組織樣本作進一步的病理分析。

If a lump is found inside the breast through the mammogram or ultrasound screening, the doctor may suggest you to extract samples of tissue from the lump for further investigation. This can be done by fine needle aspiration or core biopsy.

3D立體乳房造影，一般只需要較輕的力度來按壓乳房便能完成。而且，新的技術只要3-4秒，便能夠完成幾十張影像，會令可能引起的不適減到最少。但因為要避免乳房因呼吸移動，而影響照片的清晰度，及控制幅射劑量至理想的水平，有機會因應不同情況調整按壓力，在受檢查者的舒適度，與影像質素之間來取得平衡。 很多接受立體乳房造影的女士，在檢查後都認為，只有輕微不適甚或無痛楚。

3D Tomosynthesis mammography requires less force to compress the breast which can reduce the pain. Moreover, the new technology can complete dozens of images in just 3-4 seconds. Most women find the compression force acceptable. Women are also advised to schedule their scans 1-2 weeks after menses when the breasts are less engorged.

對於沒有高風險因素的一般女性，目前的醫學建議是40歲起，每一至兩年進行一次乳房X光造影篩查。然而每個人的健康狀況與風險背景都不同，假如病人有乳癌家族史或其他高風險因素，醫生可能會建議制訂個人化的檢查時間表，例如提早開始並縮短每次檢查的間距。請與醫生商討最適合的篩查頻率。

For general women without high-risk factors, current medical recommendations suggest starting mammography screening at age 40, every one to two years. However, each person's health status and risk background are different. If a patient has a family history of breast cancer or other high-risk factors, doctors may recommend creating a personalized screening schedule, such as starting earlier and shortening the interval between screenings. Please discuss the most suitable screening frequency with your doctor.

乳房造影的費用會根據檢查類型（例如傳統2D或更先進的3D立體乳房造影）以及是否需要其他附加程序而有所不同。

為確保收費清晰透明，本診所的費用已包括：

● 註冊女放射師主理進行檢查

● 放射科專科醫生撰寫的詳細影像報告及影像碟片

此外，本診所接受由公立醫院(HA)發出的轉介信，並提供相應的折扣優惠，同時亦歡迎使用醫療券。

為提供最準確的個人化報價，建議直接透過WhatsApp或電話與我們聯絡，我們的團隊會提供清晰的乳房造影價錢詳情。

The cost of mammography varies based on the type of examination (e.g., traditional 2D or more advanced 3D mammography) and whether additional procedures are needed.

To ensure clear and transparent pricing, our clinic's fees include:

• Examination conducted by a registered female radiographer
• A detailed imaging report and image disc written by a radiology specialist

Additionally, our clinic accepts referral letters from public hospitals (HA) and offers corresponding discounts, as well as welcomes the use of medical vouchers.

For the most accurate personalized quote, we recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp or phone. Our team will provide clear details on mammography pricing.