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What you need to ask before getting an imaging test
Know why the test is being done, and how it will guide your treatment. If your doctor were to recommend that you have a computed tomography (CT) scan or x-ray, would you question whether you really needed it or if it’s worth the risks? Most people don’t askâthey just assume that the decision to have […]
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Breast cancer screening: Options beyond the mammogram
The mammogram remains the foundation of breast cancer screening, but variations on this test can improve detection for some women. The mammogram isn’t a perfect test, but it’s the best one we have right now for identifying breast cancers early, which is why it remains the cornerstone of breast cancer detection. “For the woman at […]
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Latest thinking on mammograms for older women
New evidence shows the tests may benefit women older than age 75. Just as it is for younger women, routine breast cancer screening for older women is debated. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine mammograms for women 75 and older at average risk of breast cancer. But the American Cancer Society […]
