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Mammogram Test Was Wrong
I’m not yet 40—the magical age for women to begin receiving mammograms—but I’ve had breast cancer. That makes me a perfect candidate for digital mammography, an updated version of the widely accepted and most effective form of testing for breast cancer, a disease expected to strike 178,480 women in 2007.
Breast cancer will kill roughly 40,460 women in the same year. Clearly, screening for breast cancer is critical. I’m happy to be in the loop.
I’ve had six mammograms, five of...
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From Our Sources
Ultrasound+mammogram increases diagnosis and false positives
A new study tested the theory that using both mammograms and ultrasound scans would make it easier to detect breast cancer. Researchers found that... Read more »
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Mammogram: calcifications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesCalcifications on mammogramsInformationCalcifications are very commonly seen on a mammogram. They are caused by tiny deposits of... Read more »
Pausing HRT before mammograms doesn't improve imaging
Taking a break from hormone replacement before a mammogram doesn't lessen a woman's chance of being called back for extra imaging, a new study... 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 »
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