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mammography - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breasts. It is used to find tumors and to help tell the difference between noncancerous ( benign ) and cancerous (malignant) disease. ...
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Hotlines for mammography (Source: HealthHotLines)
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
(800) IM-AWARE (462-9273)


mammography - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
mammography, Female Breast
Female Breast
mammography, Breast lumps
Breast lumps
mammography, Causes of breast lumps
Causes of breast lumps
mammography, Mammary gland
Mammary gland
mammography, Mammogram
Mammogram
mammography, Abnormal discharge from the nipple
Abnormal discharge from the nipple

About mammography (Source: Medem)
Mammography is an X-ray technique used to study the breasts. It can help doctors find breast cancer at an early stage (when treatment is more likely to succeed). About 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer during their lives. By age 40 years, mammography should be a regular part of your health care. ...
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News on mammography
Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy (MedicineNet)
Dense breasts found in many older women, too (ReutersHealth)
Study argues benefits of mammograms overstated (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on mammography
  • Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ®) - Cancer Screening ( WebMD )
    Cancer Incidence and Mortality In 2006 , an estimated 1 , 399 , 790 people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer , and ...Olsen O, Gøtzsche PC: Screening for breast cancer with mammography .
  • Breast Problems - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Breast lumps or changes are a common health worry for most women . Women may have many kinds of breast lumps and other breast ...be used in place of clinical breast examination and mammography . Studies...
  • Fine-Needle Aspiration - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is fine - needle aspiration ? Fine - needle aspiration is a method of collecting cells from the breast , liver , mouth , neck ,...ultrasound test, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or mammography to see...
  • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®) - Summary of Evidence ( WebMD )
    ...Cancer Treatment; and Breast Cancer and Pregnancy Treatment are also available. Screening by Mammography Statement of Benefit...I, Bjurstam N, et al.: Long-term effects of mammography screening:...
  • Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - Ductal Carcinoma In Situ ( WebMD )
    ...diagnosis of DCIS has increased markedly in the United States since the widespread use of screening mammography . In 1998,DCIS ...States since the widespread use of screening mammography . In 1998,


  • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®) - Harms of Screening ( WebMD )
    Mammography screening may be effective in reducing breast cancer mortality in certain populations. As with any medical... Mammography screening may be effective in reducing breast cancer mortality in...
  • Mammogram ( WebMD )
    A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts. Mammography screens for breast abrnomalities...7(6): 693–696. Pisano ED, et al. (2005). Diagnostic performance of digital versus film mammography for breast-cancer...
  • Cosmetic Procedures: Breast Reduction Surgery ( WebMD )
    A basic overview of breast reduction surgery...for the surgery and how to plan for your recovery. Your surgeon may prepare you for this procedure by performing a mammography and breast exam. Depending...
  • Breast enlargement ( WebMD )
    During surgery to enlarge the breasts , ( augmentation mammoplasty ), an implant is placed under the ...hardening of tissue surrounding the implant) and interferes less with mammography than when the...
  • Breast Cancer ( WebMD )
    Breast cancer is cancer arising in breast tissue...happen in the lobules, they are called lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). DCIS is frequently diagnosed on routine mammography . The most serious cancers...


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