The impact of Measurement Accuracy in the fight against breast cancer

In 2018, it was estimated that 627,000 women died from breast cancer – that is approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women. South Africa is no different as the Cancer Association of South Africa also mentions that breast cancer is the leading cancer affecting women in the country.

Screening consists of testing women to identify cancers before any symptoms appear. Various methods have been evaluated as breast cancer screening tools, including mammography, which uses low-energy x-rays to identify abnormalities in the breast. The National Metrology Iinstitute of South Africa was established under the Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, No.18 of 2006, to provide for the use of measurement units of the International System of Units and to provide for the keeping and maintenance of the national measurement standards.

NMISA plays an important role in ensuring the optimization of protection and safety in medical radiation exposure. This is because, calibration is the cornerstone for accurate radiation dose measurement in hospitals using ionising radiation technologies for diagnostic and/or treatment of cancer.

Where does one go if she has a lump on her breast? my partner has one and says it's not paining.

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