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Tips for Overcoming Mammogram Fears
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Tips for Overcoming Mammogram Fears

Category: Mammography

Breast Ultrasound vs. Mammography

Early detection can help save lives, particularly when it comes to breast cancer. During a breast cancer screening, you or a doctor checks your breasts for signs of cancer, such as lumps or changes in the tissue. Screening can take several forms, from performing a breast self-exam at home to having a nurse or physician […]
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10 Tips to Minimize Pain During Mammograms

Mammograms are life-saving tools that take detailed x-ray images of your breasts. Mammograms reveal indications of early-stage breast cancer, significantly increasing your chance of defeating the disease. Finding these early signs of breast cancer is well worth the few short moments of pain some women experience during their annual mammograms. Here, we’ll outline some of […]
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Breast Density on Mammograms

Mammograms are part of our first line of defense in fighting breast cancer. They save thousands of lives every year. A recent Swedish study demonstrated that breast cancer patients who took part in a mammography screening program had a 60% lower risk of dying from breast cancer 10 years after diagnosis and a 47% lower risk of […]
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How Are Mammograms Done on Small Breasts?

Mammograms bring up a lot of questions and conflicting opinions, which range from mammograms being more painful for smaller breasts to the idea that small breasts don’t need regular mammograms. The fact is that mammograms test the breast tissue for abnormalities, and every woman can benefit from these regular screenings. Since mammograms are the best […]
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Mammograms for Women With Breast Implants

Mammograms are the best early detection method for breast cancer. And contrary to what some people believe, they are essential if you have breast implants. Indeed, regular mammograms for women with implants can help identify issues such as a rupture or leakage. Getting a mammogram with breast implants isn’t much different from one without implants. However, because of […]
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