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Fear of radiation-induced cancer is a commonly cited reason for not pursuing annual screening mammography. Every time a medical imaging examination is performed with radiation the potential risks of performing the exam (in...
Is it time to schedule your annual mammogram? If so, here is a general guide of items to consider: By taking a few moments to go through this checklist prior to scheduling your...
Have you recently celebrated your 40th birthday? Are you older than 40 but have been hesitant to schedule your first mammogram? Are you younger than 40 but considered to be at higher risk...
Breast pain is a general term that includes sharp breast pain, breast discomfort, and breast tenderness. 70-80% of women experience breast pain and tenderness at some time in their life. It is very...
The dreaded phone call…”The radiologist has seen an abnormality on your screening mammogram that requires additional imaging…” Although most women asked to return for additional imaging from a screening mammogram do not ultimately...
On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated screening mammogram recommendations for women at average risk of developing breast cancer. The new recommendations differ from their previous recommendation...
Getting Ready for Your Mammogram It is time…. the day has come…you are now 40 and your doctor advises it is time for your first screening mammogram. Here are some questions that may...
Many women are asked to return for additional imaging of the breast following a screening mammogram. In fact, approximately 10% of all women undergoing a screening mammogram will be asked to return for...
The technology of medicine is rapidly changing as the medical community strives to develop advanced imaging equipment and tests to diagnose disease as soon as possible. As breast radiologists, we have been extremely...
