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Do Mammograms Hurt?

Do Mammograms Hurt?  Most women say that a mammogram is not painful. However, some women may experience pain depending on factors such as: Timing of the menstrual cycle Presence of dense breast tissue Fibrocystic breasts  Rarely with implants Mammography is the best imaging tool for finding breast cancer early. Therefore, it’s important to identify which
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Why Do Women in Colorado Have Denser Breast Tissue

Article Read Time: 6 – 8 minutes Summary of Article: Having dense breast tissue makes it harder to find cancer on mammograms. Women in Colorado tend to have more dense breast tissue mainly because of their overall high fitness levels and healthy eating habits. But those are not the only factors affecting dense breast tissue.
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Mammograms for Women with Breast Implants

Breast implants are becoming increasingly popular in Colorado so many of my patients have questions regarding the safety and effectiveness of mammograms. Many women of all ages are having implant surgery for a number of reasons:    To enhance or balance out the body to feel more proportionate To restore your original look after having a
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What are The Symptoms of Breast Cancer

What are The Symptoms of Breast Cancer? Breast cancer usually presents as a persistent lump or swelling in the breast. Other warning signs of breast cancer may include a change in color or texture of the breast, nipple discharge, or inversion (pointing downward).  Any persistent mass or swelling in the breast requires further evaluation by
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT MAMMOGRAM

WHAT IS A MAMMOGRAM? Let’s discuss what you can do ahead of time to prepare for your next mammogram. The purpose of the x-ray is to distinguish normal structures that are components of the breast such as glandular and fatty tissue from abnormal lesions. Subtle differences in the cellular structure of the tissue such as
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What is the difference between a Screening Mammogram and a Diagnostic Mammogram? 

What is a Screening Mammogram? A screening mammogram is a routine low-dose x-ray of each breast performed to detect small abnormalities before they can be felt on an exam. Screening mammography is considered preventive and is usually covered by most insurance plans. Early detection is the best prevention since 1 in 7 women will develop
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What is the Difference Between MRI and CT scans?

What is an MRI? MRI exams use radiofrequency waves to produce detailed 3D imaging of the breast, spine, joint, spine, or brain. The whole machine is called a magnet, referring to the large magnets within it that help produces the images. The component receiving the signal is a coil. Different coils are designed to fit
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Why Am I So Tired and Do I Need A Thyroid Ultrasound?

  What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland that is part of the endocrine system that affects the metabolism, growth, and metabolism of the body.    What does the Thyroid gland do? The thyroid gland lives just in front of the trachea and is responsible for producing hormones to
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What Types of Breast Cancer Are There?

What Types of Breast Cancer are There?  Breast cancer comes in different types, degrees of aggressiveness (grades), and extent of disease (stages). To best explain the different types of cancer, we need to first discuss the normal anatomy of the breast. The breast tissue consists of glands whose purpose is to produce the milk, ducts
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  The Women’s Imaging Center Call 303-321-CARE (2273) to schedule an appointment or make an online appointment request. The Women’s Imaging Center is committed to providing individualized, innovative, state-of-the-art healthcare to women.