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Screening for breast cancer
There is no doubt that the best chance for curing breast cancer is through early
detection. Early detection relies on a program of screening, which involves
breast self-examination (BSE), physician examination, and mammogra... |
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What is breast self exam?
Breast self exam is a way a woman can examine her breasts to look for changes (such lumps
or thickenings) that may signal breast cancer. When a woman detects breast cancer in its
early stages, she greatly improves her chances f... |
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In ultrasonography, or ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves,
inaudible to the human ear, are transmitted through the breast. The echoes are
recorded and transformed into video or photographic images.
Ultrasound images help in the diagnosis of a wide r... |
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A breast examination is an important part of routine physical checkups.
How often should I have a clinical breast exam?A
breast physical examination by a health care provider (such as your family
physician, nurse, or gynecologist) should be performed at... |
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Over the past few years, much attention has been focused on the safety of
silicone-gel-filled breast implants. Some women who have them have complained of
chronic low-grade fever, fatigue and joint pain, and attributed these
discomforts to their implant... |
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"They think they see something on my mammogram."
The fear this sentence evokes is real, but can be quieted by facts. Most
abnormalities on a mammogram are NOT breast cancer.
Most women will have annual screening mammograms starting at the a... |
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What is mammography?
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Mammography is performed to detect
abnormalities or to provide a baseline reference for later comparison.
Before the test
If you are pregnant or think that you may be, inform your physici... |
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