Mammography
What Questions to Ask Before Your Mammogram
Mammograms are an essential part of every woman's health care routine. Whether you are having a basic exam or analyzing a potential breast problem, it is important to prepare for your mammogram and make the most of the experience. We've developed a list of questions to ask during your mammography appointment to help you get ... read more
An Abnormal Mammogram
After a woman receives word that her mammogram was “abnormal” there is some serious instant anxiety. But, although this classification of your mammogram will likely create the need to have additional testing, the odds are vastly in favor of you not having breast cancer or any other serious condition. Mammograms have their pluses and minuses, ... read more
The Pluses and Minuses of Screening Mammograms
Early detection of breast cancer can mean the difference between life and death. The two standard tools have been the breast exam and the mammogram. Mammograms are x-rays of the breasts. Mammograms are an effective way to detect cancer early before signs or symptoms can be seen or felt with breast exams. Screening mammography has ... read more
