May 8, 2013

About Breast Cancer: Skin Stickers Improve Mammogram Accuracy

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer

A skin sticker encircles a mole on my mammogram.

Skin Stickers Improve Mammogram Accuracy
In elementary school, the teacher would sometimes stick colored stars on our papers to recognize our good work. But getting a sticker on your breast before a mammogram won't mean the same thing. It will be good for you, though!

Understanding Your Mammogram Report
Some mammogram reports can be complicated. I just skip down to where it should say "Normal." Your mammogram report will have several kinds of information on it, much of it expressed in medical terms. Crack the code - you can do it!
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BIRADS Scores on a Mammogram
One of the details on your mammogram report is a BIRADS score. It covers everything from normal to suspicious. Know what the numbers mean and how that affects you.
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