Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Tomosynthesis A tricky word to pronounce but an important word to understand! Also called three-dimensional (3D) mammography, tomosynthesis is an advanced form of breast imaging that uses low-dose x-rays and computer reconstructions to create three-dimensional images of the breasts. This provides a clearer, more detailed picture for the radiologist to look for abnormalities. Screening Screening […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Facts You Need to Know
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 in the US […]
Annual Mammograms are Necessary in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Invasive Breast Cancer One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. According to U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics, in 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in […]
Is it Safe to Get a Mammogram?
Mammograms Save Lives Multiple studies have consistently demonstrated that screening mammography saves lives. Routine yearly screenings are critical in the detection of early-stage breast cancer. Why Connecticut Breast Imaging? At Connecticut Breast Imaging we have implemented robust and thoughtful protocols to protect you, our patients. Rest assured that the safety of our patients is of […]
Breast Cancer Risk in Transgender Women
Evolving Data Although data on transgender women is limited, breast cancer screening guidelines in this patient population are evolving. Transgender women have a high prevalence of dense breasts, which is an independent risk for breast cancer. Transgender Women Transgender women differ from non-transgender women in the length of exposure to estrogens as well as variable […]