Tag: Mammography
ACC: Mammograms May Also Help Identify Cardiovascular Disease
The breast screening test compared well to heart CT scans, researchers say
Breast Cancer Detection With Ultrasound Tops Tomosynthesis
False-positive recall rate similar; findings in women with mammography-negative dense breasts
Pre-Op MRI Improves Accuracy for Predicting Extent of DCIS
Preoperative MRI adds to accuracy of mammography in predicting disease extent
Many Seniors Getting Unneeded Mammography, PSA Screens
Rate of non-recommended screening 15.7 percent in those 65 years and older
Incidence of Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer Examined
Women with large breasts projected to have increased risk of radiation-induced breast cancer
False-Positive Mammography Results Are Common
Highest rates of false-positive results and additional imaging seen for women aged 40 to 49 years
USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography
Biennial mammography endorsed for those aged 50 to 74 years; earlier screening is individual decision
Research Supports Annual Mammograms for Elderly Women
Screenings tied to improved breast cancer mortality among those over 69
Breast CA Detection Comparable for Ultrasound, Mammography
But ultrasound has more false positives, researchers find
False-Positive Mammogram May Hint at Breast Cancer Risk Later
But researcher stresses that risk is small
