How to Perform a Self-Breast Exam
A breast self examination (BSE) is a self-screening method that allows you to check for breast lumps from the comfort of your home. As the one who knows your own body best, you can be your own best advocate for good breast health. A self-breast examination can help screen and check for: Abnormalities including masses or […]
Implants and Mammography: What You Need to Know
Many women and transgender individuals who have breast implants are uncertain of the best methods to check for breast cancer. Many people think that breast implants interfere with mammography. In actuality, your radiologist and technologist are well versed in how to work with the implants to capture valuable imaging to view the natural breast tissue. […]
What’s the Difference Between 2D and 3D Mammograms?
Many people are familiar with mammograms as they are an extremely effective method of checking for breast cancer. Mammograms are a powerful invention and to a great extent, a lifesaver. By detecting breast cancer early, many of the consequences of late diagnosis can be averted. What is a Mammogram? Let’s start by understanding what a […]
Mammogram While Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
Mothers breastfeed their babies to keep them healthy by giving them necessary nutrients that help them grow in an optimal way. Breastfeeding a child also strengthens the bond between both mother and child because of the activity’s physical nature. So we understand when patients say that they don’t want to interrupt the process of breastfeeding […]
How Long Does an Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy Take?
Ultrasound-guided breast biopsies are used by doctors to check for malignant tissue. Your doctor might suggest an ultrasound biopsy if an area in the breast exhibits one or more concerning characteristics. This procedure is usually relatively painless, aside from the pinch and burn of the local anesthetic entering the breast. An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy takes […]
How Do You Choose a Breast Imaging Center?
How Do I Pick My Radiologist? A big question for patients is how do I pick a breast facility and a specialty-trained radiologist to interpret my exam? What should I look for? According to Connecticut Breast Imaging Breast Specialist, Dr. Jaime Szarmach, technology is important. “You can only see what your equipment will let you […]
Now Is The Time To Get A Mammogram!
COVID-19 At the onset of COVID-19, screening mammography was put on hold to help decrease the spread of the virus. One unfortunate consequence of this has been a substantial decrease in the detection of early-stage cancers. Annual Screening Well, there is no better time than the present for patients to resume their annual screening. At […]
Dense Breasts
Dense Breasts A patient may be worried the first time a medical professional recommends doing more testing to get a “clearer” look at the breasts. However, dense breasts are common and often require additional imaging to make sure the technologists and physicians get a clear view into the intricate components of the breast. Fibrous Connective […]
Think Pink, Think Early Detection
Pink, Pink, Everywhere See pink, wear pink, think pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You just saw a pink ribbon – did it remind you to schedule your annual screening mammogram? Screening mammograms save lives. One in eight women, or about 13%, will have breast cancer in their lifetime, with breast cancer second […]
Self Breast Exams Are Critical to Breast Health
Doing A Self-Exam Doing self-exams is a simple, effective, and critical tool in maintaining breast health. Did you know? The early signs of many breast abnormalities are often found by individuals themselves. It’s important for everyone to be aware of how their own breasts look and feel so any concerning changes will be noticed and […]