Imaging and Screening Tests for Breast Cancer
Imaging for breast cancer includes mammograms, ductograms, ultrasound, as well as MRI, PET, and CT scans. Screening can be done on fluid (blood, urine, nipple discharge) or tissue from a biopsy.
Why Don’t We Have Annual Ultrasounds Instead of Annual Mammograms?
Why don't doctors ask for an annual ultrasound instead of a mammogram? A mammogram is painful and uses radiation - an ultrasound is comfortable and uses sound waves. Why do we still need mammograms? Learn more about mammograms and ultrasounds for breast cancer screening here.
Why don't doctors ask for an annual ultrasound instead of a mammogram? A mammogram is painful and uses radiation - an ultrasound is comfortable and uses sound waves. Why do we still need mammograms? Learn more about mammograms and ultrasounds for breast cancer screening here.
Ductal Lavage Screening for Pre-Cancerous and Cancerous Breast Cells
Ductal Lavage has been referred to as the "Pap smear for the breast." With a very tiny tube, fluid can be sampled from the breast ducts, and examined under a microscope or screened at the molecular level for cancer cells.
Ductal Lavage has been referred to as the "Pap smear for the breast." With a very tiny tube, fluid can be sampled from the breast ducts, and examined under a microscope or screened at the molecular level for cancer cells.
Elastography - Staying in Touch With Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
Elastography is a new technology for imaging breast tissue, and it may be better than mammography, ultrasound, and MRI at distinguishing between benign and cancerous areas. Elastograms can find a cancerous lump without the need for a biopsy.
Elastography is a new technology for imaging breast tissue, and it may be better than mammography, ultrasound, and MRI at distinguishing between benign and cancerous areas. Elastograms can find a cancerous lump without the need for a biopsy.
BIRADS – Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
Your mammogram report includes many technical details, and one section will show you a BIRADS score. This indicates the radiologist's opinion of the absence or likelihood of breast cancer. Understanding this score is important to your diagnosis and treatment, if any is needed.
Your mammogram report includes many technical details, and one section will show you a BIRADS score. This indicates the radiologist's opinion of the absence or likelihood of breast cancer. Understanding this score is important to your diagnosis and treatment, if any is needed.
Breast Ultrasound - Imaging for Breast Abnormalities
A breast ultrasound may be needed if your mammogram shows indistinct masses, or if a lump can be easily felt during a clinical breast exam. In dense breast tissue, ultrasonography can image soft tissue and produce a sharp, high-contrast image. This is useful when your doctor needs to distinguish between a fluid-filled cyst or a suspicious mass.
A breast ultrasound may be needed if your mammogram shows indistinct masses, or if a lump can be easily felt during a clinical breast exam. In dense breast tissue, ultrasonography can image soft tissue and produce a sharp, high-contrast image. This is useful when your doctor needs to distinguish between a fluid-filled cyst or a suspicious mass.
Breast Ultrasound Exam – What to Expect
A breast ultrasound exam is usually done after a mammogram or clinical exam reveals an area of concern that doesn’t show up distinctly. Very little pressure is used, and the exam is usually painless. Since ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves instead of x-rays, your breast is not exposed to radiation. Here's what to expect during your breast ultrasound exam.
A breast ultrasound exam is usually done after a mammogram or clinical exam reveals an area of concern that doesn’t show up distinctly. Very little pressure is used, and the exam is usually painless. Since ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves instead of x-rays, your breast is not exposed to radiation. Here's what to expect during your breast ultrasound exam.
Sentinel Node Biopsy – What To Expect During Sentinel Node Biopsy
A sentinel lymph node biopsy is an important part of your breast cancer diagnosis and staging. Cancer cells from the tumor may spread to other parts of your body through your lymph system, and so checking on those lymph nodes will reveal whether any metastasis has occured. Learn what to expect during a sentinel lymph node biopsy, during recovery, and getting results.
A sentinel lymph node biopsy is an important part of your breast cancer diagnosis and staging. Cancer cells from the tumor may spread to other parts of your body through your lymph system, and so checking on those lymph nodes will reveal whether any metastasis has occured. Learn what to expect during a sentinel lymph node biopsy, during recovery, and getting results.
Oncotype DX – Multi-Gene Assay Test for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Oncotype DX is a diagnostic test that helps you and your oncologist determine which treatment plan will most effectively prevent your cancer from returning (recurrence) or help to control your disease. If you get a low score on this test, you may be able to avoid chemotherapy. Learn more about Oncotype DX.
Oncotype DX is a diagnostic test that helps you and your oncologist determine which treatment plan will most effectively prevent your cancer from returning (recurrence) or help to control your disease. If you get a low score on this test, you may be able to avoid chemotherapy. Learn more about Oncotype DX.
Ductogram (Galactogram) - Diagnosing Nipple Discharge
A ductogram, also called a galactogram, is helpful in diagnosing nipple discharge, ductal ectasia, fibrocystic changes, intraductal papillomas and breast cancer.
A ductogram, also called a galactogram, is helpful in diagnosing nipple discharge, ductal ectasia, fibrocystic changes, intraductal papillomas and breast cancer.