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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for mammography
  1. Mammogram 
    ... clearly seen on the first test. TYPES OF MAMMOGRAPHY Traditional mammography uses film, similar to other x-rays. Digital mammography is the most common technique: It is now ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003380.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Mammography (image) 
    Mammography is a low-powered x-ray technique that captures a picture of the internal structure of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17085.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Mammogram - calcifications 
    Calcifications are tiny deposits of calcium in your breast tissue. They are often seen on a mammogram . ... The calcium you eat or take ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002113.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Health screenings for women age 65 and older 
    ... recommend having mammograms after this age. Others recommend mammography for women in good health. Talk to your ... College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) website. FAQ178: Mammography and other screening tests for breast problems. www. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007463.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Breast cancer screening 
    ... find tumors that are too small to feel. Mammography is performed to screen women to detect early ... The recommendations of different expert organizations can differ. Mammography is generally recommended for: Women starting at age ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000837.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Breast MRI scan 
    ... MRI is most often done in combination with mammography or ultrasound . It is not a replacement for mammography.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Women's health 
    ... Breast cancer , ovarian cancer , and other female cancers Mammography Menopause and hormone therapy Osteoporosis Pregnancy and childbirth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Health screenings for women ages 18 to 39 
    ... College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) website. FAQ178: Mammography and other screening tests for breast problems. www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/gynecologic-problems/mammography-and-other-screening-tests-for-breast-problems . Updated ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007462.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64 
    ... College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) website. FAQ178: Mammography and other screening tests for breast problems. www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/gynecologic-problems/mammography-and-other-screening-tests-for-breast-problems. Updated ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007467.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Understanding your breast cancer risk 
    ... tissue can make tumors hard to see using mammography . Radiation exposure. Treatment involving radiation therapy to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000830.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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