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3D Mammograms

Are 3D Mammograms better than an Ultrasound?/Do I get a 3D mammogram or an Ultrasound?

At what age should you start getting mammograms?

Why should I get a Mammogram?

Are Mammograms painful?

How do I prepare for my mammogram?

Will I get my results on the same day?

3D Screening Mammogram

What is the difference between a Screening Mammogram and a Diagnostic Mammogram?

What happens during a Screening Mammogram?

How accurate is a Screening Mammogram?

What if a Mammogram Abnormality Is Found?

What if the Breast Biopsy Is Abnormal?

What if I need an emergency mammogram screening?

Diagnostic Mammogram

Why would a Diagnostic Mammogram be ordered?

How is a Diagnostic Mammogram performed?

3D Screening Mammogram

What is the difference between a Screening Mammogram and a Diagnostic Mammogram?

What happens during a Screening Mammogram?

How accurate is a Screening Mammogram?

What if a Mammogram Abnormality Is Found?

What if the Breast Biopsy Is Abnormal?

Diagnostic Mammogram

Why would a Diagnostic Mammogram be ordered?

How is a Diagnostic Mammogram performed?

Ultrasounds

What is an Ultrasound?

What is Ultrasound used for?

How is an Ultrasound performed?

Do I need to prepare for an Ultrasound?

Breast Ultrasound

What is a Breast Ultrasound?

When to get a Breast Ultrasound?

Is a Breast Ultrasound better than a Mammogram?

When is a breast ultrasound recommended?

What are some examples of BI-RADS classifications?

What if I need an emergency breast ultrasound?

Thyroid Ultrasound

When would my doctor order a Thyroid Ultrasound?

What will a Thyroid Ultrasound show?

What happens next if we find a nodule?

How are biopsies performed of the thyroid?

How does blood work results different from an Ultrasound?

What hormones does the thyroid gland produce?

What occurs with an underactive thyroid gland?

What are signs of an overactive thyroid gland?

Pelvic Ultrasound

Why is a Pelvic Ultrasound done?

When should I expect my results?

What is a Pelvic Ultrasound useful for?

What does a Pelvic Ultrasound not evaluate well?

How is a Pelvic Ultrasound helpful in diagnosing ovarian cancer?

What if I need an emergency Pelvic Ultrasound?

How does a Pelvic Ultrasound work?

Abdominal Ultrasound

When would my Doctor order an Abdominal Ultrasound?

Which abdominal organs can be seen with ultrasound?

What is a renal ultrasound?

Why is abdominal ultrasound useful for scanning the aorta?

Why is ultrasound used after an abnormal liver function test (LFT)?

Breast Ultrasound

What is a Breast Ultrasound?

When to get a Breast Ultrasound?

Is a Breast Ultrasound better than a Mammogram?

When is a breast ultrasound recommended?

What are some examples of BI-RADS classifications?

What if I need an emergency breast ultrasound?

MRI

When is an MRI needed?

How MRI images are produced?

What problems can MRI detect?

How Do MRI and CT Scans Differ?

Breast MRI

Is a Breast MRI better than a Mammogram?

Who should get a Breast MRI?

What does a Breast MRI reveal?

How is a Breast MRI performed?

How long will the Breast MRI take?

How will I receive my results?

Pelvic MRI

Why is a Pelvic MRI done?

Why would a doctor order a Pelvic MRI?

How is a Pelvic MRI performed?

How long does it take to get my Pelvic MRI results?

Spine MRI

When should you consider a Spine MRI?

How is a Spine MRI done?

Shoulder MRI

What is a Shoulder MRI?

How is a Shoulder MRI performed?

Why is a Shoulder MRI done?

Is a Shoulder MRI safe?

Are there any risks associated with a Shoulder MRI?

Hip MRI

Why would my doctor order a Hip MRI?

How is a Hip MRI done?

How should I prepare for a Hip MRI?

Knee MRI

When would I need a Knee MRI?

How is a knee MRI performed?

Are there any risks or side effects associated with knee MRI?

Brain MRI

How is a brain MRI done?

Are brain MRIs safe?

What can brain MRIs detect?

Abdominal MRI

How is abdominal MRI done?

What can abdominal MRI detect?

Is abdominal MRI safe?

Biopsy

How is a biopsy done?

Are biopsy results immediate?

Are biopsies covered by health insurance?

Can biopsy determine what stage of cancer?

What should you not do after a biopsy?

Breast Ultrasound Biopsy

When is a breast biopsy needed?

How is a breast ultrasound biopsy done?

Why would I need a breast ultrasound after my mammogram?

MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy

How is MRI Guided Breast Biopsy done?

How does an MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy work with implants?

What percentage of MRI-Guided Breast Biopsies are cancer?

What is the difference between an MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy and a Breast Stereotactic Biopsy?

What if I am claustrophobic?

Do I need to talk to my insurance provider about my insurance coverage ahead of time?

Ultrasound-Guided Thyroid Biopsy

What is an ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy?

What happens during an ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy?

Can an ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy detect cancer?

Breast Stereotactic Biopsy

What is Breast Stereotactic Biopsy?

How is Breast Stereotactic Biopsy performed?

What does a Breast Stereotactic Biopsy look for?

What percentage of Breast Stereotactic Biopsies are cancer?

How long does it take to heal from a Breast Stereotactic Biopsy?