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    Mammography

    Digital mammography better than film for some women

    October 03, 2008
    Pre and post-menopausal women who have dense breasts may get more accurate results using digital mammography than traditional film mammography, a new study confirms. Researchers originally studied 49,000 women and diagnosed more than 42,000. The key is that cancer is harder to diagnose in dense breast tissue, because both tissue and cancer show up as white on traditional film mammograms. Experts say women who believe they have dense breasts should talk to their doctor about getting digital mammo... Read more »
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    Film Mammograms and Digital Mammograms: What's the Difference?
    By Jacki Donaldson , Health Expert

    ...cancer. That makes me a strong candidate for digital mammography, an updated version of the... Read more »

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    Computer-Aided Mammography Detection
    By Kevin Knopf, MD , Health Expert

    ...Computer-Aided Detection on Performance of Screening Mammography,” published recently in the... Read more »

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    National Mammography Day: What Can YOU Do About Breast Cancer?
    By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

    ...Think about it: where would you be today, if not for mammography?Me? I’d probably be dead. My... Read more »

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    Digital Mammography and Breast MRI: What's Newer and Better Out There?
    By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

    ...MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), in addition to mammography. At the same time, the March 29... Read more »

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    TELL YOUR MOTHER, YOUR SISTER, YOUR DAUGHTER, YOUR AUNT.... EVERY SINGLE FEMALE IN THE POPULATION
    By Cancer Vixen , Health Expert

    ......in New York. Friday, October 17, 2008 - National Mammography Day 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 325... Read more »

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    Digital Mammogram: Who should get this type of mammogram for early breast cancer detection?
    ...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... Read more »
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    ... Mammogram What the risks are The level of radiation is low and any risk from mammography is exceedingly low. If you are pregnant and need to have an abnormality checked, the... Read more »
    Getting Connected with NBCAM Events In Your Area
    ...National Breast Cancer Awareness Month This year, the campaign is focused on early detection through mammography, so schedule a screening now or encourage a loved one to do so. National... Read more »
    National Breast Cancer Awareness Month’s Core Mission
    ...cancer early and significantly improving her chances of survival. This year, October 21st is National Mammography Day. If you’re over 40—or have reason to be screened at an earlier age [link to... Read more »
    Mammograms: Screening and Diagnostic
    ...beginning at age 40, and allows radiologists to monitor breast tissue over periods of time. Sometimes, mammography can detect changes, lumps and bumps long before patients and physicians can feel... Read more »

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    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not every woman in her 40s necessarily needs regular mammograms. According to a new clinical practice guideline developed by... Read summary »

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    (Ivanhoe Newswire) With all of the factors that have been studied to determine what's involved in evaluating the accuracy of breast cancer screening,... Read summary »

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    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who receive mammography reminders are more likely to get screening. Regular health service reminders could improve... Read summary »

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    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows when a computer-aided detection system is used in breast cancer screening, it detects cancer as effectively... Read summary »

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    (Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Do you forget to schedule those doctor appointments on a regular basis?  A reminder program may lead to more women to... Read summary »

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