Ever have felt a lump in your breast and freaked out? You are most definitely not alone. Each year, thousands of women go through that same feeling. Most lumps in the breast are harmless, but only a biopsy can really confirm that. So, what does “breast biopsy” really mean to most of us? Painful procedures … Read more
Ever Wonder Why Doctors Sometimes Recommend an MRI for Breast Cancer Screening Even After a Mammogram? Mammography remains the best approach in breast cancer detection; however, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has emerged as a strong additional tool that is changing the way breast cancer diagnosis is viewed. At a time when detection of problems may … Read more
Knowing things, especially when it comes to breast health, is empowering – it may quite literally save lives. An important diagnostic tool in the finding and checking of early-onset breast problems, a many women feel worried and unsure when they hear the words that tell them they need a diagnostic mammogram. A diagnostic mammogram is … Read more
A harmless wave of sound with no radiation will reveal what is underneath, saving probably many lives. This is the power of breast ultrasound-an essential tool in our fight against breast cancer. Mammograms are the best way to check for breast cancer, although ultrasound technology is becoming a very useful additional tool. It has been … Read more
In the United States, every two minutes, a person is diagnosed with breast cancer. However, when detected early through screening, the five-year survival rate for a breast cancer patient is 99%. Despite these facts, many women are not willing to make an appointment to have their mammograms. It may either be fear of pain, lack … Read more
