Mammograms & Ultrasounds - Diagnostic Screenings
Mammograms and ultrasounds, preparing for, what to expect, what about results, what age to start, how often, keeping good records.
Pseudolumps: Other Benign Breast Lumps
Most benign (non-cancerous) breast lumps are cysts or fibroadenomas. But what if you have an unexplained breast lump? It could be due to scar tissue, radiation, compressed tissue, or old silicone. These kinds of lumps are sometimes called pseudolumps. Learn more about breast pseudolumps.
Most benign (non-cancerous) breast lumps are cysts or fibroadenomas. But what if you have an unexplained breast lump? It could be due to scar tissue, radiation, compressed tissue, or old silicone. These kinds of lumps are sometimes called pseudolumps. Learn more about breast pseudolumps.
Breast Health: Mammograms, Clinical Exams and Self-Exams
You have three important ways to maintain breast health and monitor changes: Mammograms, clinical exams, and breast self-exams. Knowing how and when you need to use them makes these tools more effective.
You have three important ways to maintain breast health and monitor changes: Mammograms, clinical exams, and breast self-exams. Knowing how and when you need to use them makes these tools more effective.
Having a Mammogram
You can prepare for a mammogram by keeping good medical records, dressing right, staying calm, and knowing what to expect. Here's what to expect and how to get ready.
You can prepare for a mammogram by keeping good medical records, dressing right, staying calm, and knowing what to expect. Here's what to expect and how to get ready.
Mammogram Views for Routine and Diagnostic Screening
A mammogram is the most important screening tool for breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that women 40 years old and over have an annual mammogram. What are the most common views taken during a routine mammogram? Why is more than one view needed? How does that compression help with the image? Read more to find out why you have to get squeezed more than once.
A mammogram is the most important screening tool for breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that women 40 years old and over have an annual mammogram. What are the most common views taken during a routine mammogram? Why is more than one view needed? How does that compression help with the image? Read more to find out why you have to get squeezed more than once.
Understanding Your Mammogram Report
Understanding your mammogram report is important, whether it says “no sign of cancer” or it indicates that changes have occurred which need follow-up. Your mammogram report will have several kinds of information on it, much of it expressed in medical terms. Discuss your results with your doctor to make sure you understand what it means for your breast health.
Understanding your mammogram report is important, whether it says “no sign of cancer” or it indicates that changes have occurred which need follow-up. Your mammogram report will have several kinds of information on it, much of it expressed in medical terms. Discuss your results with your doctor to make sure you understand what it means for your breast health.
Mammogram Images, Descriptions and Details
Mammogram Images, Descriptions and Details - What shows up on your mammogram, and what does it look like? See what benign and malignant masses look like on a mammogram. Learn why mammograms help with early detection and screening for breast cancer.
Mammogram Images, Descriptions and Details - What shows up on your mammogram, and what does it look like? See what benign and malignant masses look like on a mammogram. Learn why mammograms help with early detection and screening for breast cancer.
Breast Calcifications On Your Mammogram
Calcifications are one feature that can show up on your mammogram. They are not breast cancer, and they don't always mean trouble. Find out what the two kinds of calcifications are and what they mean for you.
Calcifications are one feature that can show up on your mammogram. They are not breast cancer, and they don't always mean trouble. Find out what the two kinds of calcifications are and what they mean for you.
Breast Cysts
Breast cysts are very common in perimonopausal women and are not usually associated with breast cancer, but they can show up on your mammogram. Read about cysts and what they mean for you.
Breast cysts are very common in perimonopausal women and are not usually associated with breast cancer, but they can show up on your mammogram. Read about cysts and what they mean for you.
Breast Fibroadenomas
Fibroadenomas are one of the findings that can be seen on your mammogram. They are benign (not cancerous) breast tumors that are made of glandular and fibrous breast tissue. Read more to find out what you should do, if you think you have one.
Fibroadenomas are one of the findings that can be seen on your mammogram. They are benign (not cancerous) breast tumors that are made of glandular and fibrous breast tissue. Read more to find out what you should do, if you think you have one.
Breast Hematomas
Breast hematomas are usually benign, but can look like tumors on a mammogram. Here's what you need to know if a hematoma shows up on your mammogram.
Breast hematomas are usually benign, but can look like tumors on a mammogram. Here's what you need to know if a hematoma shows up on your mammogram.
Breast Cancer Tumors: What Are They?
If a dense white mass with an irregular outline appears on your mammogram, it may be a malignant tumor. Read more to find out what a tumor feels like, and how to get it tested for an accurate diagnosis.
If a dense white mass with an irregular outline appears on your mammogram, it may be a malignant tumor. Read more to find out what a tumor feels like, and how to get it tested for an accurate diagnosis.
Mammography and Breast MRIs Compared
Mammography and Breast MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) are diagnostic screening tests. These imaging systems are used for screening and detecting breast conditions, including breast cancer. Would you benefit from either of these tests?
Mammography and Breast MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) are diagnostic screening tests. These imaging systems are used for screening and detecting breast conditions, including breast cancer. Would you benefit from either of these tests?