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Abnormal Mammogram
A new study suggests that women who take combined hormone therapy may have a higher risk of inaccurate mammograms and biopsies. HRT makes breast tissue denser, which makes it harder to get an accurate reading from a mammogram, according to researchers. The increase in abnormal mammograms lasted for at least 12 months even after women stopped taking hormone therapy, the study found.
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From Our Sources
How Doctors Interpret Mammograms
Source: Breastcancer.org
Just like any other kind of interpretation, reading a mammogram is a skill that radiologists develop over time. They look for any signs of... Read more »
What Mammograms Show
Source: Breastcancer.org
typical mammogramLarger Version Most screening mammograms include two views of each breast taken from different angles. Diagnostic mammograms... Read more »
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Screening: Breast Self Exam and Ma...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breast Examination by a Health Professional. Women ages 20 - 49 should have a physical examination by a health professional every 1 - 2 years. Those... Read more »
Mammogram Results
Source: Breastcancer.org
Radiologists in the United States and some other countries use the Breast Imaging Reporting and Database System, or BI-RADS, to report the findings... Read more »
Where to Get a Mammogram
Source: Breastcancer.org
In the United States, you should have mammography only at a facility accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) — quality is critical.... Read more »
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Mammogram image and information. Mammograms are used in breast cancer diagnosis and diagnosis of other breast problems.... Read more »
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