乳腺检查

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women — 乳腺癌是女性中最常见的癌症——

and finding it early makes all the difference. 而及早发现则至关重要。

That is what a mammogram is for. 这就是乳腺钼靶检查的意义所在。

A mammogram is a special kind of X-ray that takes pictures of the breast. 乳腺钼靶检查是一种特殊的X光检查，用于拍摄乳房图像。

Its power is that it can spot tiny lumps 它的强大之处在于能够发现微小的肿块，

or changes 或其他变化，

long before anyone could feel them by hand — 远在任何人能用手触摸到它们之前——

small enough, and early enough, to treat 它们足够小，也足够早，可以进行治疗，

before they ever become dangerous. 在它们变得危险之前。

The test itself is quick, taking only a few minutes. 这项检查本身很快，只需几分钟。

There is a moment of pressure, maybe a pinch, 会有一瞬间的压力，也许会有点挤压感，

as each breast is flattened for a clear picture — 当每侧乳房被压平以获得清晰图像时——

a little uncomfortable, but soon over. 会有点不舒服，但很快就结束了。

Doctors recommend regular mammograms as women grow older, 医生建议女性随着年龄增长定期进行乳腺钼靶检查，

and earlier for those with a family history of the disease. 对于有家族病史的人则更早开始。

But the test doesn't replace paying attention: 但这项检查不能取代自身的关注：

if you ever feel a lump 如果你摸到肿块，

or notice a change, 或发现任何变化，

see a doctor right away, 立即就医，

at any age. 无论年龄大小。

Catching cancer early gives a woman the best chance, and the most choices. 及早发现癌症能给女性最好的机会和最多的选择。

A few minutes of slight discomfort is a very small price for years of life. 几分钟的轻微不适，对于换取多年的生命来说，是一个很小的代价。