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Women sometimes ask about thermography and why we do not offer thermography as an alternative to mammography. Bottom line…. there is no evidence showing that thermography is a reliable replacement for mammograms when...
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...
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. The statistics are reassuring when you are asked to return for further evaluation of an abnormal screening mammogram. The statistics are also in your favor when...
Breast MRI provides the breast radiologist a different and more detailed view of the breast than a mammogram or ultrasound. It is used in very specific situations. First, breast MRI may be utilized...
The stereotactic biopsy uses special x-ray or mammogram images to guide the biopsy. Stereotactic-guided breast biopsy is performed when the finding is only or best visualized on the mammogram. You will either be...
An ultrasound guided biopsy uses ultrasound to see the area of concern while the biopsy is performed. It is helpful to know that the terms ultrasound and sonogram are used interchangeably. Ultrasound transmits...
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.
It can be quite worrisome for women who experience fluid coming from the nipple, otherwise known as nipple discharge. All new or changing occurrences of nipple discharge should be discussed with your primary...
What is Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarged breasts, the most common benign disorder of the male breast tissue. It may be present in one or both breasts. How...
