35. Breast Cancer in Men: Understanding the Risks
The risk of developing breast cancer for men is small, with the diagnosis in men comprising less than 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses. The lifetime risk of a man developing breast cancer is approximately 1 in 1000. This is vastly different than the risk for women in which the average is 1 in 8 […]
30. Breast Biopsy Markers: Frequently Asked Questions
A biopsy marker has almost zero risk and offers your radiologists and surgeons invaluable information. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have.
24. Breast Trauma: Contusions and Hematomas
Breast trauma is relatively common. After experiencing breast trauma patients are often sent for diagnostic breast imaging to evaluate changes in the breast noticed either by the patient or primary care provider. Although soft tissue trauma can occur anywhere in the body, bruising in the breast is often concerning for patients and primary care providers, particularly if […]
21. Breast Lipoma: Non-Cancerous Breast Masses
Although breast cancer is common, non-cancerous breast masses are even more common. In these additional articles, fibrocystic change, breast cysts, and fibroadenomas are discussed as frequently encountered non-cancerous breast masses. A breast lipoma is another common non-cancerous breast mass that may be found when performing a self-breast exam. What is a Lipoma? A lipoma is […]
19. Breast Cyst: Non-Cancerous Breast Masses
Breast cysts are extremely common, particularly in women aged 35-50. They are thought to develop in response to normal hormonal changes in the body. Women who have fibrocystic breast tissue are more likely to develop breast cysts. Cysts are more commonly seen beginning around age 35 due to the onset of these hormonal changes. Breast […]
16. Breast Lumps with Normal Breast Imaging Results
If you feel a new breast lump, it is imperative that you have it evaluated by your primary care provider and with diagnostic breast imaging. Why? Breast cancer is common. Individual risk varies from person to person, but on average 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer. Many women have found breast cancer by feeling […]
9. Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations for High-Risk Women
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is at the forefront of radiology, representing almost 40,000 imaging physicians. In March 2018 the ACR published the following article to educate both radiologists and primary care providers: “Cancer Screening in Women at Higher-Than-Average Risk: Recommendations from the ACR.” The following is a summary of these recommendations for breast […]
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