More articles about: Mammography
nurse and patient at mammogram machine scan close up
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Starting mammograms at 40 would reduce disparities in deaths for Black women
Researchers determined that biennial screenings beginning at this age could reduce breast cancer deaths by 57%.
 nurse and patient at mammogram machine scan close up
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Starting mammograms at 40 would reduce disparities in deaths for Black women
Researchers determined that biennial screenings beginning at this age could reduce breast cancer deaths by 57%.
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Annual Over Biennial Mammograms Linked to Less Advanced Breast Cancer
Mammograms, an essential part of breast cancer screening, could increase overall health outcomes if performed annually according to a new study.
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Study Captures the Importance of Screening Mammography for Women with Breast Reconstructions
An innovative, 15-year study reveals low rates of breast cancer recurrence in patients with reconstructed breast tissue, chest walls or lymph nodes.
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Breast Cancer Screening 101: Guidelines, Tools and Facts to Be ‘Breast Self-Aware’
All women should know about their breast cancer risk — a factor that varies with age and family history. Learn about when, how and why to get screened.
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A Radiologist Explains What to Expect at Your First Mammogram
First mammogram questions answered by a Michigan Medicine radiologist, including: what to expect, what not to do & how long you'll wait for the results.
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When Should You Get a First Mammogram? It’s Personal
Varying breast cancer screening guidelines make deciding what age to get a mammogram confusing. Get some clarity from the experts at Michigan Medicine.
 Ultrasound of dense breast tissue
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What Women Should Know About Breast Density
Find out what it means to have dense breasts, including the four levels of breast density and why having dense breasts makes cancer detection more difficult.