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THE WOMEN’S IMAGING CENTER-What’s in the name?

Monday, 10 May 2021 by Kelly McAleese

The Women’s Imaging Center is the premier Mammography Service and Medical Diagnostic Imaging Center in Colorado serving Denver/Cherry Creek, Lakewood, Highlands Ranch, and Westminster. It may seem like a constellation of words, but those particular words “The Women’s Imaging Center” uniquely identify our brand throughout Colorado. These words form the definition and the criteria

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Have A Family History Of Breast Cancer- What Is Your Radiologist Advising You?

Sunday, 04 April 2021 by Kelly McAleese

STRONG FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER? What breast imaging should I be having if I have a strong family history of breast cancer? This is a common question for many women undergoing screening mammography. First, we want to determine if there could be a genetic reason for the increased risk in your family. Many women

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Tagged under: breast cancer, breast care, breast imaging, family history of breast cancer, genetic mutations, Mammogram, Mammography, MRI, ultrasound, Womens Imaging Center

Experience Matters-How to Prepare for Your Mammogram

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 by Kelly McAleese

YOUR NEXT MAMMOGRAM- PREPARATION AND EXPERIENCE Whether you have had a mammogram before or whether it’s a new experience, let’s discuss what you and your imaging center can do ahead of time to be prepared. The purpose of the x-ray is to distinguish normal structures that are components of the breast such as glandular

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BREAST IMAGING AND COVID IMMUNIZATION

Monday, 29 March 2021 by Dave Stewart

Many Press Releases recently announced that women should wait to schedule their mammogram until after the second COVID immunization. This is because the COVID immunization may cause false alarms on the screening such as enlarged lymph nodes on the side of immunization. The breast is primarily drained by the lymphatic system so, with any kind

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Tagged under: Breast, COVID, COVID 19, Denver, Highands Ranch, Lakewood, Mammogram, Mammography, Westminster, Womens Imaging Center

How Ethnicity Affects
Breast Cancer Risk

Tuesday, 04 December 2018 by Sandi Macey

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Mammogram and Ultrasound Images Explained

Wednesday, 08 August 2018 by Sandi Macey

A mammogram is a routine component of a breast cancer screening program, necessary to detect the earliest signs of breast cancer. Breast self-examination programs are important but alone cannot detect the smallest lesions. Of course, when your clinician finds a bump or a lump of some kind on a clinical exam, he/she will immediately