Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI is a highly sensitive, noninvasive diagnostic tool often used in conjunction with mammography and ultrasound. It helps physicians evaluate the extent of breast cancer, as well as establish a treatment plan and monitor a patient’s response to chemotherapy. This advanced technology is also a valuable screening tool for patients …
New NCCN Guidelines for Mammography EWBC adds TRABECULAR BONE SCORE (TBS) with Bone Density Testing MAMMOGRAM MINUTE videos Read the newsletter
How is cancer risk determined? Who needs genetic testing? How much is genetic testing? What happens during a genetic counseling and testing appointment? What will I do differently to screen if I have a genetic mutation? My mom and two sisters had breast cancer- is a mammogram enough for me?
New evidence-based breast cancer guidelines for patients from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) state that women should undergo a breast cancer risk assessment starting at the age of 25 years. The NCCN guidelines, Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis, were published “to help people understand their personal risk for breast cancer when they should begin …
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How much radiation am I exposed to during a mammogram? Equivalent to the amount of radiation you get from flying from NY to CA Today, modern mammography equipment uses a small amount of radiation doses to get breast x-rays that are high in image quality Should I have a mammogram every other year to limit …
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T-Shirt Fundraiser for Breast Care Fund If you are in one of our seven offices on a Friday during July or August, you may see the staff wearing this t-shirt supporting Elizabeth Wende Breast Care Fund. Of course, you can buy one too at the Brighton office (between 6:45 and 4:40 pm) for $20.! The …
Why do I have breast pain? Most women will have breast pain at one time or another. Breast pain that comes and goes with your menstrual cycle or stress is considered more normal Even though most women will experience breast pain in their lifetime, there are some red flags you should be aware of. You …
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Spring 2022 Breast Health Updates Newsletter
Breast pain (especially dull, aching, itching, or sharp), soreness, discomfort, and tenderness are common complaints, however, not likely related to a serious concern. Doctors call it mastalgia. Most women have breast pain at one time or another, often more in one breast than the other. Sometimes the pain is only in one breast or in …
