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Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions

Professional Radiology

Mammograms are a crucial diagnostic tool that helps doctors detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast-related issues. However, many patients have concerns about radiation exposure and the potential risks involved. Radiation exposure is controlled and minimized to ensure patient safety.

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Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer

AuntMinnie

Previous research suggests that when the procedure is combined with hormonal therapy and radiation, patients can have nearly 100% of their tumors destroyed, Bryce noted. hormone therapy and radiation) therapies can have on this patient population. hormone therapy and radiation) therapies can have on this patient population.

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Low-dose PEM shows promise in breast cancer detection

AuntMinnie

A team led by Vivianne Freitas, MD, from the University of Toronto found that PEM performed comparably to MRI in breast cancer detection and could serve as a supplemental imaging method for evaluating dense breasts. This is where supplemental imaging such as MRI and molecular breast imaging come into play.

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Understanding the Importance of Screening Mammograms

The Radiology Clinic

Amidst the battle against this disease, screening mammograms emerge as a crucial tool in early detection and effective treatment. In this blog, we delve into the significance of screening mammograms, their procedure, their benefits, and why they are essential for women’s health. What is a Screening Mammogram?

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FDA issues guidance on scanning interference with implanted medical devices

AuntMinnie

In an October 15 communication , the agency said it had received reports of electronic medical devices being damaged during CT scans due to radiation. Interference is when the radiation and the device electronics are incompatible, and the resulting damage causes the device to fail to work normally," the FDA said.

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Slowly, but surely.we're getting there!

J Gershon Breast Imaging

While this is an improvement over the prior recommendation to begin screening at age 50, it falls short of the current recommendation by the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology to obtain annual mammograms beginning at age 40. Concern for radiation risk due to annual screening is really of no concern!

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The Importance of High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening

Midstate Radiology Associates

That changed in 2023, when Angie underwent a mammogram and breast ultrasound at a Midstate Radiology Associates location offering CARE. Based on Angie’s risk score, she qualified for a breast MRI, a diagnostic tool capable of detecting cancers that mammograms and ultrasounds might miss.