Women with Dense Breasts Have an Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Do You Have Dense Breasts… and Why is Density Important? There is a wide range of normal appearances to breasts, both visually and on mammography. One of the important ways breasts differ on mammography is the breast tissue density. Breasts are composed of many types of tissues including fat, supporting structures like cooper’s ligaments, vessels,
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Have A Family History Of Breast Cancer- What Is Your Radiologist Advising You?

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 mutation for the increased risk in your family. Many women
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EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Experience Matters-WHO IS READING YOUR MAMMOGRAM?

  WHO’S READING YOUR MAMMOGRAM- EXPERIENCE MATTERS! 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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How Ethnicity Affects Breast Cancer Risk

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Breast Density 101

DO YOU HAVE DENSE BREASTS… AND WHY IS DENSITY IMPORTANT?  There is a wide range of normal appearances to breasts, both visually and on mammography. One of the important ways breasts differ in mammography is breast tissue density. Breasts are composed of many types of tissues including fat, supporting structures like cooper’s ligaments, vessels, nerves,
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